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Hypertension
Hypertension
Hypertension Before Age 40 Could Lead to High CVD Risk
11/07/2018
Having elevated blood pressure (BP)—defined by the 2017 ACC/AHA h
11/07/2018
Hypertension
Hypertension
Hypertension Before Age 40 Could Lead to High CVD Risk
11/07/2018
Having elevated blood pressure (BP)—defined by the 2017 ACC/AHA h
11/07/2018
Hypertension
Hypertension
Is Treating Mild Hypertension Beneficial?
10/31/2018
A recent study found no evidence supporting the treatment of mild
10/31/2018
Hypertension
Hypertension
In Hypertension, Could Gum Disease Affect Treatment Outcomes?
10/22/2018
Patients with hypertension with good periodontal health are more
10/22/2018
Hypertension
Hypertension
Resistant Hypertension: Current and Future Management Strategies
09/16/2018
In light of the current hypertension epidemic, Florian Rader, MD, advised about distinguishing resistant hypertension from mimics and described the latest treatment options, as well as those on the...
09/16/2018
Hypertension
Hypertension
Hypertension Management: Translating the New Guidelines Into Practice
09/16/2018
The 2017 AHA/ACC hypertension guidelines will likely change how most physicians measure and manage BP, said Dr F. Wilford Germino at CRS 2018.
09/16/2018
Hypertension
Hypertension
AHA Updates Resistant Hypertension Guidelines
09/13/2018
Following a review of over 400 studies, the American Heart Association has updated its 2008 guidelines on the detection and management of resistant hypertension.
09/13/2018
Pediatrics
Pediatrics
Under AAP Guidelines, Nearly 1 Million More Adolescents Have Hypertension
07/13/2018
Recently, the CDC sought to analyze trends in hypertension among youths aged 12 to 19 years and the impact of the 2017 AAP guidelines on the classification of hypertension.
07/13/2018
Hypertension
Hypertension
Preeclampsia Risk Is Associated With Pregnancy Weight Gain
06/19/2018
To assess whether weight gain during pregnancy is associated with the risk for preeclampsia, the authors of a new study evaluated data from more than 62,000 first-time moms. To see the results, read more. ...
06/19/2018
Hypertension
Hypertension
Effectiveness of 2 Antihypertensives Further Explored
05/31/2018
In 3 substudies, researchers investigated the effectiveness and the mechanisms behind the superiority of 2 unconventional antihypertensive drugs first examined in the PATHWAY-2 study.
05/31/2018