Physical Activity Reduces Cardiovascular Mortality in Hemodialysis Population
Even occasional physical activity was linked to a decreased risk for death from any cause, investigators reported.
Cardiovascular Disease
Heart Health May Help Prevent Diabetes, Regardless of Genetics
Favorable cardiovascular health is important for preventing type 2 diabetes among middle-aged individuals regardless of their genetic predisposition.
Children With Type 2 Diabetes Face Health Challenges in Adulthood
Children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may face certain health challenges that grow worse over time and follow them into adulthood.
Monitoring BP at Home More Acceptable to Adults
For adults with elevated blood pressure (BP), monitoring BP at home is more acceptable than at a clinic or kiosk or using a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor.
Hypertension Treatments: Diuretics
A comparative list of loop, potassium-sparing, and thiazide-like diuretics monotherapy and combination therapy for the treatment of hypertension.
Hypertension Treatments: ARBs
A comparative list of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) monotherapy and combination therapy for the treatment of hypertension.
Combination Hypertension Treatments
A comparative list of combination antihypertensive medications.
AHA Scientific Statement Addresses Weight Loss Strategies for Hypertension Prevention and Treatment
The American Heart Association released a scientific statement reviewing weight loss strategies for the prevention and treatment of hypertension.
Concomitant Elevations in Lipoprotein (a) and High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Increases Risk for CVD, All-Cause Mortality
Individuals with high lipoprotein (a) and concomitant elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) were associated with increased risk for atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and all-cause mortality.
Risk for Incident Heart Failure Up With Prepregnancy Hypertension, HDP
Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), with or without prepregnancy hypertension, have an increased risk for incident heart failure.
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