Hypertension

Patients with hypertension are complex and pose a real challenge to primary care. Brigham and Women's cardiologist Dr Naomi Fisher offers history and highlights.

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Home blood pressure monitoring, performed accurately, is the key to data that will guide optimal hypertension treatment. Dr Naomi Fisher talks with Patient Care.

The physiology of obesity makes weight loss, by itself, unlikely to successfully treat the chronic disease of obesity. What does this mean for primary care clinical strategies?

Get a snapshot of the diabetes data most important to primary care from the National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2020.

Study: Nearly 90% of inpatients with COVID-19 on mechanical ventilation died; obesity, diabetes, hypertension common among the 5700 patients.

Two first-in-class migraine drugs, the first generic version of NuvaRing®, and 7 more fourth quarter FDA-approved drugs for primary care.

When CKD 4-5 progresses to ESRD, how should hypertension management be changed? Or, should it?

Intensive control of blood pressure may extend survival by 4% to 9%, according to analysis of SPRINT data that will be presented at the AHA 2019 Scientific Sessions next week.

Both systolic and diastolic blood pressure elevations independently predict MI amd ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, according to a large, cohort study.

Recent research suggests that white coat hypertension is more dangerous than previously thought, but education and lifestyle interventions may help. 

A recent study suggests blood pressure patterns later in life may be linked to dementia risk. Which patient cohort is at an increased risk?

Under what circumstance/s is it appropriate to initiate treatment for hypertension with a single drug (followed by titration, additional agents)?

A look back at a decade of advances in management of peripheral vascular disease prompted this short summary of big changes.

Hypertension in persons with HIV is a significant CV risk factor and should be a target of focused prevention in primary care.

After stroke and bleeding risk are calculated and anticoagulation commences, hypertension control is essential to prevent CV events.

The author wants your opinion on the habitual titration of β-blockers in patients with comorbid HF who are not at BP goal.  

More patients were found to be at blood pressure goal in primary care settings vs specialty practice in a new study. Our author looks at possible reasons why.  

Anything less than comprehensive care for type 2 diabetes is quickly becoming old school.

Hypertension is common and dangerous in HIV-infected persons. Primary care plays a vital role in detecting early signs and initiating treatment.

Since aldosterone has become a pivotal hypertensive hormone, screening with or without confirmation should be part of primary care practice. Here's a straightforward approach.

In patients with advanced renal disease, this is a persistent clinical question, but why?

Attention to a few easily obtained details can prevent serious sequelae in patients with T2 diabetes complicated by cardiovascular and renal disease.

Is fixed-dose combination therapy your go-to for an initial hypertension diagnosis? If not, why not?

Study: each gain of 5 kg was linked to a 17% drop in odds of healthy aging. A powerful message for young patients.

The patient with hypertension and syncope had cardiac tamponade. Causes, symptoms, and treatment described here.

A man with a history of hypertension had syncope and felt “sweaty.” Chest x-ray was normal. What’s your next test?

Have a quick look at 5 apps that track BP, estimate risk, chart DASH, just say "Ohm," and more.

Take this quick and easy quiz to test your knowledge of the latest research findings.

Only half of patients with hypertension have this dangerous condition under control. Highlights of 8 new studies, here.