Hypertension
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Specific blood pressure-lowering drugs prevent onset of new diabetes
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers showed the strongest association with preventive effects.
Conference Coverage
BP Track: Blood pressure control rates dropped during pandemic
Data culled from 24 health systems showed lower rates of blood pressure control during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conference Coverage
AHA 2021 puts scientific dialogue, health equity center stage
The Scientific Sessions are fully online but with a heavy emphasis on live events and opportunities to interact globally over the latest...
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COVID-19 has brought more complex, longer office visits
Patients’ increased mental health needs and worsened chronic conditions have practices playing catch-up and expanding teams to ease demand.
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AHA dietary guidance cites structural challenges to heart-healthy patterns
The American Heart Association urges Americans to protect their health through better nutrition, while recognizing the numerous obstacles that...
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Renal denervation remains only promising, per latest meta-analysis
A fairly large body of evidence showing safety and efficacy for renal denervation is not enough for an indication.
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Some diuretics tied to increased skin cancer risk
Long-term use of hydrochlorothiazide was associated with a twofold increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma, compared with calcium channel...
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Lupin recalls irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide/irbesartan tablets
The voluntary nationwide recall was prompted by a possible impurity and affects all batches of the antihypertensive tablets.
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Study points to ideal age for CAC testing in young adults
Although a robust predictor of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, few data are available on coronary artery calcium testing in younger adults...
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Telehealth for heart failure during pandemic shown effective, safe
Heart failure patients who participated a telehealth model saw continuity of care without increases in subsequent hospital encounters or mortality...
Conference Coverage
Lie down for orthostatic hypotension assessment
Lying supine rather than sitting prior to standing provides the “most informative” assessment of orthostatic hypotension in older adults, new...