The HCPLive hypertension page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on high blood pressure. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos and research on the therapies and development of treatments for hypertension, and more.
Active Treatment for Mild Hypertension in Pregnancy Safe for Mother and Child, Study Finds
April 2nd 2022Results of the CHAP project demonstrate active treatment of chronic mild hypertension was associated with reductions in risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and is unlikely to harm the developing child.
APOL1 Testing Can Spur Improved Blood Pressure Control in African Americans with Hypertension
March 8th 2022A randomized trial comparing the effects of immediate testing and disclosure versus delayed testing, results suggest disclosing results of APOL1 testing led to reductions in blood pressure and meaningful lifestyle changes among patients with hypertension.
NT-proBNP in Early Pregnancy Can Predict HDP, Future Hypertension Risk
January 20th 2022A recent analysis of data from more than 4000 women suggests higher NT-proBNP concentrations during early pregnancy were associated with a 19% reduction in risk of HDP and a 16% reduction in risk of hypertension 2-7 years after delivery.