Hypertension
News from the FDA/CDC
Fewer adults unaware of their hypertension
The percentage of young adults with hypertension without knowledge of their condition dropped by 36% since 1999-2002.
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VIDEO: Internet-based intervention shows antihypertensive efficacy
The added benefit from the e-counseling program was “like adding an additional antihypertensive medication.”
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Digoxin definitively dissed for AF
WASHINGTON – A sharp early increase in sudden death has been documented.
From the Journals
Osteoarthritis’ link to metabolic syndrome tied to body weight, BMI
Teasing out higher body mass’ effects on the development of OA via increased joint loading and metabolic derangements will require new study...
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Moderate exercise benefits hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients
There were clinically meaningful improvements in exercise capacity; patients felt better.
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VIDEO: Clear food labels may improve healthy habits
WASHINGTON – Clear nutrition labels could improve grocery shopping.
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Personalized coaching program controls blood pressure for black patients
HOUSTON – The randomized “Shake, Rattle, and Roll” trial found that a yearlong lifestyle modification intervention could significantly increase...
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AACE: Updated lipid guidelines include ‘extreme risk’ category
Patients deemed to be at extreme risk should have their LDL cholesterol lowered below 55 mg/dL, a new standard that is supported by data from a...
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Hypertensive disease of pregnancy linked to earlier mortality
LAS VEGAS - Women who develop any form of hypertensive disease during pregnancy are at a higher risk of death, at least until age 50.
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Hypertension risk soars in offspring of early-HT parents
NEW ORLEANS – When assessing a patient’s future risk for hypertension, consider the age at which the parents developed the disease.
From the Journals
Guideline: Keep blood pressure below 150 mm Hg in healthy elderly
Treat to lower a persistent systolic blood pressure of 150 mm Hg or more in patients 60 years or older who are otherwise healthy, the American...