Search results for "Hypertension"
Spironolactone may be effective as add-on treatment for drug-resistant hypertension
Spironolactone was the most effective add-on treatment in this study for resistant hypertension and researchers suggested that their findings should have global influence on treatment guidelines and clinical practice.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/29/2.htm
29 Sep 2015
Updated guidance issued on treatment of hypertension in patients with CAD
The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and American Society of Hypertension released updated guidance last week on treatment of hypertension in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/07/5.htm
7 Apr 2015
Silent epidemic: Alcohol and preventable death, despair
Alcohol use disorder is often linked to poverty, unemployment, social isolation, and other social determinants of health, and medicine must address these underlying factors to genuinely reduce the risks associated with alcohol.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/silent-epidemic-alcohol-and-preventable-death-despair.htm
1 Jul 2023
Long-term use of calcium-channel blocker for hypertension associated with higher breast cancer risk
Long-term use of a calcium-channel blocker for hypertension was associated with about a 2.5 times higher risk of breast cancer, according to a study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/13/2.htm
13 Aug 2013
MKSAP Quiz: fatigue, constipation, polyuria and hypertension
Rosiglitazone restricted to patients who can't take other drugs
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/28/3.htm
28 Sep 2010
Pinpointing primary hyperparathyroidism
With targeted testing, especially in those who present with kidney stones and bone density issues, internists can help patients with this disorder get appropriate care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/pinpointing-primary-hyperparathyroidism.htm
1 Apr 2022
Wrong-sized blood pressure cuffs give inaccurate results, trial finds
Using a regular-sized blood pressure cuff led to inaccurately low systolic readings in patients who should have been measured with a small cuff and overly high readings in those who should have been measured with a large or extra-large cuff.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/15/4.htm
15 Aug 2023
Improving medication adherence
Asking “How do you take your medicine?” instead of “Do you take your medicine?” is one way to learn more about a patient's ideas, philosophy, and understanding.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/improving-medication-adherence.htm
1 Sep 2022
Treatment of mild hypertension is not associated with improved outcomes
Treating patients with mild hypertension for primary prevention does not significantly reduce their morbidity or mortality, according to a new Cochrane review.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/1.htm
21 Aug 2012
New BP guideline seeks earlier intervention
Recategorized, lower thresholds might give physicians effective new weapons in the fight against hypertension, but some contend that it's premature to change clinical practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/new-bp-guideline-seeks-earlier-intervention.htm
1 Mar 2018