Hypertension care cascade under dual guideline criteria was analyzed in 238,738 adults from Peru
Peru adults with high blood pressure face gaps in standard care guidelines
This repeated cross-sectional analysis examined the hypertension care cascade under dual guideline criteria (2023 ESH and 2025 ACC/AHA) in 2…
A look at 238,738 adults in Peru shows how often high blood pressure care falls short of current expert recommendations.
Renal denervation combined with pulmonary vein isolation increases freedom from atrial fibrillation risk in resistant hypertension patients
Renal denervation may help resistant hypertension patients with heart issues
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated renal denervation in patients with resistant hypertension. The pooled analysis included 8…
A meta-analysis suggests renal denervation improves heart and sleep markers in patients with resistant hypertension, though larger trials ar…
Hypertension history associates with 2.22-fold higher cognitive impairment risk in AF patients
High blood pressure history doubles dementia risk in atrial fibrillation patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies found that a history of hypertension is associated with an increased risk …
A history of high blood pressure is linked to a much higher risk of cognitive impairment in people with atrial fibrillation, according to a …
Netarsudil plus latanoprost cuts diurnal IOP 2.36 mmHg vs latanoprost alone in Japanese glaucoma
Adding netarsudil to latanoprost lowers eye pressure faster in Japanese patients with glaucoma
This Phase III randomized controlled trial in 246 Japanese participants with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension found that n…
Japanese patients with glaucoma saw lower eye pressure when adding netarsudil to their current latanoprost drops compared to a placebo plus …
General obesity, central obesity, and high triglycerides increase risk of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer surveillance
Metabolic health matters for colon cancer risk in high-risk surveillance patients
This meta-analysis of 24 observational studies found that metabolic factors such as general obesity, central obesity, hypertension, and high…
Metabolic issues like obesity and diabetes raise the risk of precancerous polyps in people at higher risk for colon cancer. This analysis of…
Systematic review and meta-analysis links traffic noise to hypertension risk
Long-term traffic noise exposure linked to higher hypertension risk in adults
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on long-term traffic noise exposure and hypertension incidence in adults. The …
A massive analysis of over 1.3 million adults found that living near busy roads increases the risk of developing high blood pressure.
Planned early birth reduces maternal morbidity and stillbirth risk in late preterm hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Planned early birth cuts severe risks for late-term high blood pressure in pregnancy
This Cochrane meta-analysis evaluated planned early birth versus expectant management in 3491 pregnant women with hypertensive disorders fro…
A major review shows planned early birth reduces severe risks for mothers and babies when high blood pressure strikes late in pregnancy.
Narrative review examines metabolic syndrome and novel agents in kidney transplant recipients
Kidney transplant patients face high metabolic risks and rejection
This narrative review addresses antibody-mediated rejection and metabolic syndrome in kidney transplantation recipients. The authors note th…
About half of kidney transplant recipients develop metabolic problems within a year, while antibody-mediated rejection remains a major cause…
Four weekly text messages for 6 months showed modest CVD risk factor improvements in Swedish hypertension patients
Text messages helped sedentary patients control hypertension risk factors
This randomized controlled trial involved 401 Swedish primary care patients with hypertension. Participants received four health-promoting t…
Sending four weekly health-promoting text messages improved heart risk control for sedentary patients with high blood pressure over six mont…
Review synthesizes potential uses of Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus alkaloids for various conditions
Alkaloids from Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus show promise for multiple health conditions
This narrative review evaluates the potential applications of alkaloids derived from Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus. The authors synthesize e…
A review suggests alkaloids from Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus may help with respiratory diseases, tumors, and hypertension, though more res…
Network meta-analysis shows exercise modalities reduce blood pressure in adults with prehypertension or hypertension
Combined training and high-intensity interval training lower blood pressure in adults with prehypertension and hypertension
This network meta-analysis synthesizes data from 105 randomized controlled trials involving adults with prehypertension and established hype…
Combined training and high-intensity interval training significantly lower blood pressure in adults with prehypertension or hypertension, of…
Case report and review of literature on acute NSTEMI after fluorescein angiography in a 76-year-old woman
Rare heart attack possible after fluorescein angiography in older adults with heart disease
This case report and review of the literature describes a 76-year-old woman with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes mellitus …
A 76-year-old woman with heart disease had a heart attack shortly after a dye test, highlighting rare risks.
Questions about Hypertension
Will having bilateral optic nerve sheath fenestration reduce my papilledema?
Bilateral optic nerve sheath fenestration is associated with significant improvement in papilledema and visual function for patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Full answer →Does optic nerve sheath fenestration improve vision for idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
Optic nerve sheath fenestration (ONSF) improves vision and reduces swelling in many patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension, especially when other treatments fail.
Full answer →Can urgent venous sinus stenting help my fulminant idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
Urgent venous sinus stenting can rapidly improve vision and reduce pressure in fulminant idiopathic intracranial hypertension, but success depends on acting before permanent optic nerve damage occurs.
Full answer →Does one eye laser treatment lower pressure in the other eye for OHT?
Yes, unilateral selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) can lower IOP in the untreated eye, with a mean reduction of about 1.85 mmHg at 3-6 months.
Full answer →Do different regions have different rates of hypertension alongside hidradenitis suppurativa?
Yes, a systematic review found significant regional differences in hypertension rates among HS patients, with North America having higher odds than the Middle East/Asia.
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