ASH is pleased to provide its members with a regular communication, ASHwire, that will provide a digest of current articles and news related to hypertension. This initiative is the outgrowth of members seeking to stay current on recent developments relating to Hypertension.
Efforts needed to improve the diets of African-Americans with uncontrolled hypertension
Medical Xpress
November 7, 2015
Many African Americans with uncontrolled hypertension do not have recommended food categories in their homes and are not having adequate discussions with their doctors about diet. The findings come from two studies that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2015 November 3-8 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
Caffeine-Loaded Energy Drink Increases Blood Pressure
Medscape
November 8, 2015
Researchers have documented a statistically significant increase in blood pressure and catecholamines in a group of young healthy adults who consumed one can of a commercially available energy drink (Rockstar, Rockstar Inc).
SPRINT Likely to Change, But Not Revolutionize, BP Tx
Medpage Today
November 8, 2015
Although SPRINT offers solid support for a more intensive approach to lowering blood pressure for many people similar to those studied in the trial, some experts say it does not support the establishment of a universal systolic blood pressure target of less than 120 mm Hg.
Extend SPRINT Results to Diabetics: New ACCORD Data
Medscape
November 11, 2015
New results from long-term follow-up of the ACCORD trial support the position that the benefits of intensive blood-pressure lowering to a target of <120 mm Hg systolic for patients at high cardiovascular risk, as shown in the new SPRINT trial, should be extended to diabetic patients, the lead ACCORD author says.
White-Coat, Masked HTN Tied to Target Organ Complications
Doctors Lounge
November 16, 2015
Both white-coat hypertension and masked hypertension are associated with target organ complications and cardiovascular event risk, according to a study published in the Nov. 17 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Hypertension often missed in overweight, obese adolescents
Healio Obesity
November 17, 2015
Among overweight and obese adolescents with several documented high BP readings, only 3.8% were diagnosed with hypertension or referred to a subspecialist, according to recently presented data.
Primary Aldosteronism Screen Cost-Effective in Resistant Hypertension
Renal & Urology News
November 18, 2015
For patients with resistant hypertension (RH), computed tomography (CT) scanning followed by adrenal venous sampling (AVS) is a cost-effective screen for primary aldosteronism (PA), according to a study published online in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Hypertension-Linked ER Visits Common and Increasing
Doctors Lounge
November 18, 2015
Hypertension-related emergency department visits are relatively common and increased from 2006 to 2012, according to a study published in the Dec. 1 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.
Emricasan Shows Benefit in Portal Hypertension
Medpage Today
November 18, 2015
An investigational compound that blocks cell death might reduce portal hypertension in some patients with compensated cirrhosis, a researcher said here.
Study identifies new risk factors for stroke
Medical Xpress
November 19, 2015
New research from the University of Otago, Wellington, has identified new risk factors for secondary stroke in patients who have suffered a ‘mini-stroke’ or transient ischaemic attack (TIA). The findings open the way for developing potential new treatments to prevent subsequent full strokes, the researchers believe.
Medicaid Patients Top in Blood Pressure Control
Medpage Today
November 20, 2015
Low-income people with Medicaid health insurance are more knowledgeable about their health status and have better control over some chronic conditions than similar people without Medicaid coverage.
Blood Pressure Uncontrolled in Nearly Half of Americans with Hypertension
Renal & Urology News
November 19, 2015
About 47% of individuals with hypertension do not have the condition under control, through either lifestyle changes or medications, according to a November data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics.
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