Articles Tagged With: Hypertension
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Evaluation and Management of Hypertension in Adults
Hypertension, defined by most major societies as > 140/90 mmHg, is common and the prevalence is increasing.
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First-Line Therapy for Hypertension
When comparing angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) to treat hypertension, researchers observed no difference in major cardiovascular events — but a better safety profile for ARBs.
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Hypertension in Adults: An Update
Hypertension remains the leading cause of death and disability-adjusted life years globally, accounting for 10.4 million deaths per year. In the United States, hypertension accounts for more cardiovascular disease deaths than any other modifiable risk factor and is second only to cigarette smoking as a preventable cause of death for any reason.
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Intensive Lowering of Blood Pressure Does Not Affect the Progression of Small Vessel Disease
Small vessel disease of the brain accounts for 20% to 25% of all ischemic strokes and is a common cause of vascular cognitive impairments. The major risk factor for small vessel disease is hypertension. Targeting a systolic blood pressure of 120 mmHg to 125 mmHg has been recommended, but this has not been confirmed as effective in preventing stroke or long-term cognitive impairment in these patients.
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First-Line Therapy for Hypertension
When comparing angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) to treat hypertension, researchers observed no difference in major cardiovascular events — but a better safety profile for ARBs.
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U.S. Slips in Blood Pressure Management
After years of improvement in this area, investigators recently observed troubling decline in rate control. -
Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery for the Treatment of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is an important cause of intractable headaches and may cause permanent loss of vision as a result of chronic papilledema. Weight loss is an effective treatment, and this randomized study demonstrated superior outcomes for both weight loss and reduced intracranial pressure from bariatric surgery compared to community weight-loss programs.
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Importance of Atherosclerotic Disease Risk Factors in Myocardial Infarction Patients
ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients without standard risk factors recorded a higher all-cause mortality rate that was particularly evident in women. Using proper therapy in these patients may attenuate this risk.
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What Causes Stroke in Young Patients?
A patient might be young, but he or she could be living with serious, unaddressed medical conditions that can lead to disaster.
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Is There an Ideal Time to Administer Antihypertension Medications?
Taking all antihypertensive agents before bed vs. upon awakening in hypertensive patients showed there was less hypertension during sleep and few cardiovascular events over a six-year follow-up.