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.
March 25th 2024
Michael Weber, MD, lead of the PRECISION trial, discusses the significance of the aprocitentan (Tryvio) approval and key points for providers who may have patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
TIME Study: No Added Benefit from Nighttime Dosing of Blood Pressure Medications
August 26th 2022Although the Hygia study suggested nighttime dosing could increase the benefit of risk reduction obtained from antihypertensive medications, the TIME study found no significant improvement in risk reduction afforded by nighttime dosing as compared to morning dosing of medication.
Enhanced Screenings with Smartphone App No Better than Standard Blood Pressure Cuff, Study Shows
August 15th 2022Results of the HOME BP study suggest a linked smartphone application combined with standard blood pressure monitoring did not result in superior blood pressure reductions than a standard approach.
Most Stroke Patients Have Undiagnosed Major Risk Factors
June 28th 2022An analysis of data from a single center in Switzerland from a 15-year period details the prevalence of undiagnosed major risk factors among patients admitted with acute ischemic stroke, suggesting 67.7% present with at least 1 undiagnosed risk factor.
Various Risk Factors Identified for Ocular Hypertension Following Keratoplasty
The investigators labeled pre-existing glaucoma, high preoperative intraocular pressure, and combined keratoplasty with removal or exchange of an intraocular lens were definitely associated with an increased risk.
Finding "Sweet Spot" for Omega-3 Fatty Acid Consumption Could Help Lower Blood Pressure
June 1st 2022A systematic review and meta-analysis of more than 70 RCTs details a J-shape dose-response relationship between omega-3 fatty acid consumption and blood pressure, with 2-3 grams per day considered the optimal dose for blood pressure lowering.
Arterial Stiffness a Better Predictor of T2D Risk than Blood Pressure in Chinese Patients
May 16th 2022An analysis of data from more than 11,000 patients in China suggests arterial stiffness could be a better predictor of type 2 diabetes risk than other traditional risk factors, such as hypertension.
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Raise Long-Term CVD Risk by 63%
May 11th 2022After adjustment for known cardiovascular risk factors, investigators found women with a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, including preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, during their first pregnancy had a 63% greater risk of future cardiovascular disease compared to women with normotensive pregnancies.
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.