Cardiology
Clinical Inquiries
What is the risk of adverse outcomes in a woman who develops mild hypertension from OCs?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Women who take oral contraceptives (OCs) have an increased risk of developing new hypertension, which returns to baseline...
Clinical Inquiries
What lifestyle changes should we recommend for the patient with newly diagnosed hypertension?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Hypertensive patients should reduce sodium intake (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A). The Dietary Approaches to Stop...