Hypertension while lying down tied to worse cardiovascular disease outcomes
Sep 13, 2023
Findings seen regardless of whether hypertension persists in seated position
For self-measured BP, smartphone app no better than standard device
Aug 15, 2022
Self-measured blood pressure paired with a connected smartphone app is not superior to standard self-measured blood pressure for blood pressure reduction and patient satisfaction.
Ultra-low-dose combo cuts systolic BP in hypertension
Aug 30, 2021
The reduction in systolic blood pressure was greater at week 12 with the fixed-dose quadruple quarter-dose combo versus standard-dose monotherapy.
Prehospital reduction in BP does not improve stroke outcomes
May 20, 2024
The findings were seen in patients with suspected acute stroke with elevated systolic blood pressure.
BP measurements inaccurate with undercuffing, overcuffing
Aug 07, 2023
A significantly higher BP reading was seen with use of a regular cuff among those requiring a large or extra-large cuff.
Intensive inpatient BP management not beneficial in seniors
Jun 21, 2023
The risk for adverse events increased with intensive treatment among older adults with elevated BP in the first 48 hours of hospitalization.
Racial disparities in treatment account for 20 percent of differences in BP control
Dec 17, 2021
Additionally, racial differences in visit attendance account for a smaller portion of differences in BP control.
Cuff size affects accuracy of blood pressure measurements
Mar 02, 2022
Overestimation of blood pressure with use of a cuff that was too small misclassified 39% of participants as having hypertension.
ASN: Chlorthalidone aids BP control in patients with CKD and HTN
Nov 12, 2021
For patients with stage 4 chronic kidney disease and poorly controlled hypertension, the addition of low dose of chlorthalidone improves blood pressure control.
Certain antihypertensive agents may aid cognition in elderly
Jun 21, 2021
Memory recall is better for up to three years with blood-brain barrier-crossing renin-angiotensin drugs versus nonpenetrant counterparts.