Statin Therapy Decisions by Patients and Doctors Compared By Technology
An online technology was developed to assess whether physicians and potential patients who may benefit from statin therapy would come to the same diagnostic conclusion.
Hypertension
Uncontrolled Hypertension Up for Younger Men, Older Women
Men ages 20 to 49 years and women ages 70 years and older have increased odds of uncontrolled hypertension.
Increase in Blood Pressure at Night Increases Risk for Death in Diabetes Patients
Increased blood pressure (BP) at night is associated with an increased risk for all-cause mortality in patients with diabetes.
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.
Structured Program of Diet, Exercise Can Cut BP in Resistant Hypertension
For patients with resistant hypertension, a four-month structured program of diet and exercise results in significant reductions in clinic and ambulatory blood pressure.
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.
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