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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on hypertension, editorials on hypertension, and perspectives on hypertension - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Which Came First — Kidney Dysfunction or Hypertension?
- April 24, 2008
- Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
Renal dysfunction could have an etiologic role in essential hypertension, at least in some people.- Covering:
- Kestenbaum B et al., Ann Intern Med 2008 Apr 1; 148:501.
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Hypertension Often Undiagnosed in Children
- August 23, 2007
- Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
Hypertension was missed in approximately 75% of children with persistently elevated BP readings. CME Exam- Covering:
- Hansen ML et al., JAMA 2007 Aug 22; 298:874-9.
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White-Coat Hypertension and Risk for Persistent Hypertension
- August 23, 2005
- Jamaluddin Moloo, MD, MPH
White-coat hypertension (WCHT) is characterized by elevated blood pressure in a clinical setting with a normal ambulatory or home BP reading. In this study, researchers . . . CME Exam- Covering:
- Ugajin T et al., Arch Intern Med 2005 Jul 11; 165:1541-6.
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Low-Grade Microalbuminuria Predicts Hypertension
- May 10, 2005
- Kirsten E. Fleischmann, MD, MPH
Levels of microalbuminuria in people without diabetes or hypertension at baseline predicted incident hypertension and worsening blood pressure. CME Exam- Covering:
- Wang TJ et al., Circulation 2005 Mar 22; 111:1370-6.
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Other Drugs Outperform β-Blockers in Uncomplicated Hypertension
- December 30, 2005
Some experts suggest that guidelines recommending β-blockers as first-line therapy for uncomplicated hypertension should be reconsidered. -
Controlling Hypertension with Web-Based CommunicationFree!
- June 24, 2008
- Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
Involvement of healthcare professionals — but not necessarily physicians — still was important.- Covering:
- Green BB et al., JAMA 2008 Jun 25; 299:2857.
- Jones DW and Peterson ED., JAMA 2008 Jun 25; 299:2896.
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Should We Treat Hypertension in Very Old People?
- April 17, 2008
- Allan S. Brett, MD
In the HYVET, relatively healthy octogenarians benefited from antihypertensive therapy.- Covering:
- Beckett NS et al., N Engl J Med 2008 Mar 31;:
- Kostis JB., N Engl J Med 2008 Mar 31;:
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High BP in the Emergency Department: Stress or Hypertension?
- March 13, 2008
- Allan S. Brett, MD
Patients who are hypertensive in the ED should be advised to get follow-up blood pressure measurements.- Covering:
- Tanabe P et al., Ann Emerg Med 2008 Mar; 51:221.
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Hypertension in Adolescents
- June 26, 2007
- Robert A. Dershewitz, MD, MSc
Blood pressure problems were found in nearly 20% of students in one school system.- Covering:
- McNiece KL et al., J Pediatr 2007 Jun; 150:640-4.
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Frequent Use of Nonnarcotic Analgesics Associated with Hypertension in Men
- March 20, 2007
- Jamaluddin Moloo, MD, MPH
The study results reflect similar findings among women.- Covering:
- Forman JP et al., Arch Intern Med 2007 Feb 26; 167:394-9.
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Hypertension in Kidney Donors
- September 14, 2006
- Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
This meta-analysis suggests that blood pressure increases after kidney donation.- Covering:
- Boudville N et al., Ann Intern Med 2006 Aug 1; 145:185-96.
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Another Look at β-Blockers for Hypertension
- June 23, 2006
- Allan S. Brett, MD
β-blockers might be more acceptable first-line drugs for younger hypertensive patients than for older patients.- Covering:
- Khan N and McAlister FA., CMAJ 2006 Jun 6; 174:1737-42.
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β-Blockers: Still Recommended for Uncomplicated Hypertension?
- December 9, 2005
- Bruce Soloway, MD
A meta-analysis suggests that other antihypertensive drugs can be more effective for patients without heart disease.- Covering:
- Lindholm LH et al., Lancet 2005 Oct 29; 366:1545-53.
- Beevers DG., Lancet 2005 Oct 29; 366:1510-2.
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Screening for Hypertension
- January 8, 2008
- Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
A grade A recommendation calls for blood pressure screening of adults aged 18 and older.- Covering:
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2007 Dec 4; 147:783.
- Wolff T and Miller T., Ann Intern Med 2007 Dec 4; 147:787.
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Choice of Antihypertensive Agents for Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: ALLHAT Results
- March 11, 2008
- Jamaluddin Moloo, MD, MPH
Diuretics should continue to be first-line agents for treating patients with hypertension. CME Exam- Covering:
- Black HR et al., Diabetes Care 2008 Feb; 31:353.
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Polymorphisms in ANP and Its Receptor Are Associated with Increased Left Ventricular Mass
- September 21, 2006
- Kirsten E. Fleischmann, MD, MPH
Genetic factors may help explain cardiac hypertrophy in patients with hypertension.- Covering:
- Rubattu S et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 Aug 1; 48:499-505.
- London B., J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 Aug 1; 48:506-7.
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Beneficial Effects of Cocoa
- July 10, 2007
- Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
Dark chocolate, even in small amounts, may be good for hypertension. CME Exam- Covering:
- Taubert D et al., JAMA 2007 Jul 4; 298:49-60.
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Blood Pressure and the J-Curve Phenomenon
- August 10, 2006
- Jamaluddin Moloo, MD, MPH
In patients with hypertension and coronary artery disease, a J-curve was evident for the relation between BP and adverse outcomes, but the relation was attenuated after adjustment for baseline factors.- Covering:
- Messerli FH et al., Ann Intern Med 2006 Jun 20; 144:884-93.
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Behavioral Intervention Can Lead to Sustained Lifestyle Changes
- April 18, 2006
- Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
Achieving modest lifestyle changes among adults with hypertension or prehypertension took almost three dozen counseling sessions over 18 months.- Covering:
- Elmer PJ et al., Ann Intern Med 2006 Apr 4; 144:485-95.
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Newer vs. Older Antihypertensives: New Data, Same Controversy
- October 21, 2005
- Bruce Soloway, MD
Treatment of hypertension reduces risk for adverse cardiovascular events, but whether this effect varies among different classes of antihypertensive drugs when blood pressure is comparably . . .- Covering:
- Dahlöf B et al., Lancet 2005 Sep 10; 366:895-906.
- Poulter NR et al., Lancet 2005 Sep 10; 366:907-13.
- Staessen JA and Birkenhäger WH., Lancet 2005 Sep 10; 366:869-71.
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