Hypertension

Hypertension is common and dangerous in HIV-infected persons. Primary care plays a vital role in detecting early signs and initiating treatment.

Since aldosterone has become a pivotal hypertensive hormone, screening with or without confirmation should be part of primary care practice. Here's a straightforward approach.

In patients with advanced renal disease, this is a persistent clinical question, but why?

Attention to a few easily obtained details can prevent serious sequelae in patients with T2 diabetes complicated by cardiovascular and renal disease.

Is fixed-dose combination therapy your go-to for an initial hypertension diagnosis? If not, why not?

Study: each gain of 5 kg was linked to a 17% drop in odds of healthy aging. A powerful message for young patients.

The patient with hypertension and syncope had cardiac tamponade. Causes, symptoms, and treatment described here.

A man with a history of hypertension had syncope and felt “sweaty.” Chest x-ray was normal. What’s your next test?

Have a quick look at 5 apps that track BP, estimate risk, chart DASH, just say "Ohm," and more.

Take this quick and easy quiz to test your knowledge of the latest research findings.

Only half of patients with hypertension have this dangerous condition under control. Highlights of 8 new studies, here.

See what you know about optimal co-management when the patient with hypertension also has Afib, CAD, or heart failure.

Here: at least 5 tips on hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.

The ACP and AAFP provide evidence-based recommendations on the benefits and harms of higher vs lower systolic blood pressure targets.

Podcast: Hypertension expert Daichi Shimbo, MD, offers tips on putting SPRINT results into clinical practice.

Dr Bobby Lazzara reviews a new study that suggests reducing fluctuations in blood pressure in older adults could help prevent loss of cognitive function and verbal memory.

Assessment of frailty status, as well as chronological age, should be used to make clinical decisions.

Although results of the hypertension portion of HOPE-3 were disappointing, many caveats are offered to explain the outcome.

The 25% reduction in relative risk seen in patients treated to 120 vs 140 mm Hg corresponds to an absolute risk reduction of 1.6%.

A comprehensive review of the evidence for the work-horse drugs indicates it's not quite time, yet.

Eliminate or keep the annual physical exam, primary care a primary source for children's mental health care, medical screening in dental offices. Here, a summary of the latest concepts in primary care's evolving role.

Results of a new study found that each 20 mmHg increase in SBP was associated with a 58% higher risk for new onset type 2 DM.

A 54-year-old African American man with a history of type 2 DM, hypertension, and gout presents for diabetes follow-up. What’s the best therapy for his hypertension?

Some things never change, or do they? Find answers here to key questions about the current state of high blood pressure treatment.

About one-third of US adults have high blood pressure, the leading diagnosis in primary care. Find the latest news about advances in hypertension research in the pages that follow.