Hypertension

Heart disease, again the leading cause of death worldwide, may remain so for many years as a result of COVID-19 pandemic conditions, says AHA Update Writing Committee Chair.

Physical activity cannot compensate adequately for the negative impact of excess body weight on cardiometabolic health.

AHA 2020 Virtual Scientific Sessions: Nearly one-third of racial disparities in hypertension treatment may be linked to inequities in treatment intensification, study authors suggest.