Hypertension

A new AHA scientific statement suggests metabolic surgery and weight-loss medications may reduce the long-term effects of obesity-related hypertension.

New hypertension research looks at stress hormones in early disease, the Quadpill as first Rx, tight BP control for older adults--for a start. We recap 8 new studies.

Identifying white coat and masked hypertension is essential for prevention of CV morbidity and mortality. Review the ACC/AHA recommendations on how to detect and manage.