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Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Tied to Child Neurodevelopment

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are associated with modestly increased risks for autism spectrum disorders and possibly ADHD in offspring.

Periodontitis Linked to Higher Systolic BP in Healthy Adults

In otherwise healthy individuals, periodontitis is associated with higher systolic blood pressure.

Half of All Patients With Hypertension Should be Screened for Primary Aldosteronism

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Amy Reyes

Patients with resistant hypertension and hypokalemia are likely to have primary aldosteronism, which may be at the root of their condition. Screening rates patients for primary aldosteronism doesn’t appear to be common practice.

Disease Under Control for Only 38.1% With Treated Hypertension in the UK

Only 38.1% of adults previously diagnosed and treated for hypertension from a large population-based analysis are controlled, with CVD, migraines, diabetes, and depression associated with increased odds of control.

RAAS Antagonism Reduces COVID-19 Severity in Obesity-Related Hypertension

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

Researchers investigated the effects of RAAS antagonism on the severity of COVID-19 in patients with obesity-related hypertension.

Psoriasis Increases Risk for Metabolic Syndrome and Coronary Plaque Burden

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Brandon May

A novel study evaluated the effect of cardiometabolic syndrome on early vascular disease in patients with psoriasis.

Uncontrolled Hypertension May Contribute to Cognitive Deficits Over Time

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Brandon May

Study researchers evaluated whether hypertension and prehypertension could predict greater decline in cognitive performance.

Continuing Blood Pressure Meds Safe for Those With COVID-19

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients can safely continue using blood pressure medications.

Hypertension: Beta-Blocker Pharmacokinetics

Beta-blocker pharmacokinetics comparison chart for hypertension.

Hypertension Treatments: ACE Inhibitors

A comparative list of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors monotherapy and combination therapy for the treatment of hypertension.

Combination Hypertension Treatments

A comparative list of combination antihypertensive medications.