Search results for "Hypertension"
Beta-blockers associated with worse outcomes in new PAH
Death or hospitalization due to right-heart failure or syncope was more likely in patients who received beta-blockers after a new pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) diagnosis, especially if they had no cardiovascular comorbidities, a retrospective Polish study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/11/19/2.htm
19 Nov 2024
Examining cost effects of ‘skinny-label’ generics
A federal ruling over a patent dispute could lead to long-term effects on health care spending in the United States, a recent study indicated.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/examining-cost-effects-of-skinny-label-generics.htm
1 Nov 2024
Postpartum hypertension found to continue after birth in 80% of patients, study finds
The cohort study of patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy highlights the importance of remote blood pressure monitoring programs and improved tools for risk stratification, according to its authors.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/06/18/5.htm
18 Jun 2024
Why obstetrics history should be part of primary care
Pregnancy brings a lot of women into medical care, creating an opportunity for education, patient counseling, and even disease diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/why-obstetrics-history-should-be-part-of-primary-care.htm
1 Nov 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up visit for hypertension
A 52-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for hypertension. Losartan and chlorthalidone were started 1 month ago. She adheres to her medication regimen and low sodium diet. She has no other medical problems and takes no other medications. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate additional treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/09/17/3.htm
17 Sep 2024
Controlling hypertension, curing HCV, and more stories
Helping a patient get their hypertension under control is one thing, but helping them keep it there is quite another.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/controlling-hypertension-curing-hcv-and-more-stories.htm
1 May 2024
Thiazide diuretics for hypertension pose more hyponatremia risk than labeling indicates
Incidence of moderate to severe hyponatremia was significantly higher with new use of bendroflumethiazide or hydrochlorothiazide plus a renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitor than with a calcium-channel blocker or a RAS inhibitor alone, two Danish target trials found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/19/4.htm
19 Dec 2023
New recommendations released on primary prevention of stroke
The updated guideline from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association addresses lifelong stroke prevention and includes new sex-and gender-specific recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/29/1.htm
29 Oct 2024
Breaking barriers in PAD treatment
Medical societies released an updated guideline for the management of lower-extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) that includes preventive medical therapy and the latest thinking on effective screening, diagnosis, treatment, and risk management strategies.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/10/breaking-barriers-in-pad-treatment.htm
1 Oct 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up visit for chronic hypertension
A 44-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for chronic hypertension. Over the past month, her average blood pressure measured with home blood pressure monitoring was 150/90 mm Hg. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/11/3.htm
11 Oct 2022