Hypertension

A smartwatch and patch product from Biobeat will allow physicians and patients to monitor blood pressure, oxygenation, and heart rates in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The rates for hypertension diagnosis, treatment and control are still falling short of goals despite awareness programs, researchers report.

Analysis of the Framingham Heart Study found that while quitting smoking lowers a person's CVD risk, that risk may not return to normal for up to 25 years.

In a new cohort study, investigators examine the link between blood pressure and cognitive decline.

Just 2 weeks of therapy could help attenuated autonomic function for geriatric adults.

Professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School discusses how much progress has been made in the fight against cardiovascular disease.

Released the day following President Trump's address, results of a study from investigators at UCSF highlight issues in care of patients with chronic kidney disease.

Over time, clinicians have come to understand the most optimal use of the limited technological resources they have.

A new study shows patients with T1D and comorbid cardiovascular disease face a signficantly greater cost of care.

Up to 77% of the increased CVD risk associated with preeclampsia and gestational hypertension is associated with conventional risk factors like BMI and blood pressure.

An analysis of results from the EXSCEL trial has suggested that exenatide with SGLT2 inhibitors may reduce major cardiovascular events and improve renal health.

A review of REDUCE-IT data prior to an FDA supplemental new drug application decision shows the unprecedented benefit of the fish oil therapy.

The new occluder, which can repair both small and large cardiovascular defects, received premarket approval.

Teens and adults had similar weight loss after gastric bypass surgery, but teens were more likely to experience remission of type 2 diabetes and hypertension than adults.

SAN FRANCISCO--Study results reported at the 40th HRS Scientific Sessions showed at 1 year, more patients remained AF-free in the renal  denervation/catheter ablation group than in the group receiving catheter ablation alone (71.4% vs 57.8%). 

Patients who experienced hypertensive disorders in pregnancy were 80% more likely to develop choroidal neovascular AMD at an early age.

Investigators found significant differences in ocular flow velocity between patients with preeclampsia and without who had recently given birth.

The placenta plays a major role in preeclampsia but is difficult to access. Investigators have turned to the eye, the choroid in particular, looking for clues about this serious condition.

People experiencing homelessness were more likely to follow-up on referrals from an ophthalmology clinic if they had finished high school or had a primary care provider.

From 2010 to 2017, there was an increase of over 30% in the number of commercially insured children being diagnosed with ADHD.

Data from ACC 2018 showed the PCSK9 inhibitor is associated with an absolute risk reduction of 1.6% in treated patients versus placebo.