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Genetic Mapping Predicts Risk of Cardiovascular Events in People With Type 2 Diabetes

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Maria Arini Lopez, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT

Researchers report findings from the ACCORD trial that evaluated the relationship of a blood pressure polygenic risk score with cardiovascular outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Healthy Lifestyle May Attenuate Diabetes-Associated Risk for Hypertension

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Jessica Nye, PhD

A population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the effect of lifestyle on the risk for hypertension in patients with diabetes.

Specialized Emergency Department Intervention for Uncontrolled Hypertension

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Sheila Jacobs

Researchers compared short-term blood pressure measures between the novel Vanderbilt Emergency Room Bundle (VERB) intervention and usual care.

Hypertension: Beta-Blocker Pharmacokinetics

Beta-blocker pharmacokinetics comparison chart for hypertension.

Erectile Dysfunction Medications Associated With Higher Risk for Vision Issues

Regular users of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is) for erectile dysfunction may have an increased risk for adverse ocular events.

Greater Variety of Dietary Protein May Lower Risk for HTN

Consumption of protein at appropriate levels and from a variety of sources is associated with a reduced risk for new-onset hypertension.

Mean Monthly Blood Pressure Increased Among US Adults During COVID-19

Among adults in the United States, mean monthly blood pressure (BP) increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hemodynamic Variables in Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Left Heart Disease

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Colby Stong

A prospective registry study evaluated the prognostic value of multiple pulmonary hemodynamic variables for risk prediction in PH-LHD.

Once-Daily Extended-Release Clonidine Available for Hypertension Treatment

By

Brian Park, PharmD

The Company acquired exclusive rights to commercialize the product from Tris Pharma in February 2021.

High NT-proBNP Levels in Early Pregnancy Linked to Lower Risk for Hypertension

By

Sheila Jacobs

Investigators sought to determine if higher concentrations of NT-proBNP during early pregnancy is associated with future hypertension.

Calcium Channel Blockers Vs Other Classes of Antihypertension Drugs

By

Ronald Goldberg

Researchers compared calcium channel blockers with other classes of antihypertensive drugs to determine their ability to reduce incidence of major cardiovascular events.