Hypertension
From the Journals
‘Substantial’ variation in responses to BP meds
A new study shows significant variation in the blood pressure response to various antihypertensive medications between individuals.
Guidelines
AHA statement targets nuance in CVD risk assessment of women
Considering nonbiological and social factors when assessing CVD risk in women, particularly women of diverse races and ethnicities, is highlighted...
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High salt intake linked to atherosclerosis even with normal BP
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New AHA statement on pediatric primary hypertension issued
“Primary hypertension is now recognized as the most common type of hypertension in childhood.”
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Specific brain damage links hypertension to cognitive impairment
Researchers have identified specific regions of the brain that appear to be damaged by high blood pressure; the finding may explain the link...
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Some diets better than others for heart protection
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One or two high-step days may reduce mortality risks
Adults who took roughly 4 miles of steps 1 or 2 days a week showed longevity benefits similar to those of adults with more days of similar step...
Latest News
Even small changes in fitness tied to lower mortality risk
Small changes in cardiorespiratory fitness may have a big impact on health and mortality risk.
Conference Coverage
‘Unheard of’ PAH improvement with novel drug: STELLAR
Sotatercept, a designer molecule that removes a key driver of pulmonary arterial hypertension, had efficacy and safety in the first of three...
Commentary
What’s it like to take Ozempic? A doctor’s own story
‘With the rising popularity of weight loss drug injections, I’ve received many questions from patients about the pros, cons, and costs,” doctor...
Conference Coverage
‘Keto-like’ diet linked to doubling of heart disease risk
But one lipid expert has highlighted limitations of the observational study and advised caution in interpreting the results.