Hypertension
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Cardiovascular risk varies between black ethnic subgroups
PHOENIX, ARIZ. – Smoking prevalence was highest in whites and African Americans, compared with African immigrants and Afro-Caribbeans.
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COVID-19: U.S. cardiology groups reaffirm continued use of RAAS-active drugs
Experts give ACE inhibitors and ARBs, cornerstones of cardiology therapy, a thumbs up despite a hypothetical adverse COVID-19 effect.
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PARAGON-HF: Optimal systolic pressure in HFpEF is 120-129 mm Hg
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Trump to governors: Don’t wait for feds on medical supplies
President Trump outlined new guidance for Americans to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people.
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ESC says continue hypertension meds despite COVID-19 concern
European Society of Cardiology cites lack of data for theoretical link between ACE inhibitors and ARBs with COVID-19 infection risk.
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CV health in pregnancy improves outcomes for mother and infant
PHOENIX – “Further study is needed across pregnancy and in other settings,” Dr. Perak said.
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Risk factors for death from COVID-19 identified in Wuhan patients
The odds of dying in the hospital increased with age, higher SOFA score, and D-dimer level exceeding 1 mcg/L.
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FDA promises rigorous review of new renal denervation trials
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Tools for preventing heart failure
SNOWMASS, COLO. – “There will be more than 1 million new cases of heart failure this year, and the vast majority of them could have been prevented...
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Home BP now a class Ia recommendation, with good reason
SNOWMASS, COLO. – Home blood pressure monitoring helps empower hypertensive patients to take control of their disease.
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Statin, antihypertensive treatment don’t guarantee healthier lifestyles
Data from 41,000 Finns showed that people put on a primary CVD-prevention regimen don’t always turn healthier.