To compare the effects of INSTIs with those of NNRTIs or PIs on the development of metabolic comorbidities in patients with HIV, the researchers retrospectively studied 206 incarcerated adults with HIV who...
The American Heart Association has released a new scientific statement on the medical and surgical management of hypertension in individuals with overweight or obesity.
How does sex influence the association between hypertension and acute coronary syndromes? In a recent study, researchers examined how cardiovascular risk from stage 1 hypertension in women differs than that...
How does sex influence the association between hypertension and acute coronary syndromes? In a recent study, researchers examined how cardiovascular risk from stage 1 hypertension in women differs than that...
In a recent study, researchers sought to examine the relationship between smoking, nutritional status, and renal function in patients with arterial hypertension.
In part 2 of our “Test Your Knowledge” series, Michael Bloch, MD, asks you to identify which factor is most likely contributing to the patient’s resistant hypertension.
Patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and cerebrovascular diseases tend to have a higher risk of depression. For that reason, the researchers aimed to focus on whether treating these...
The US Preventive Services Task Force has reaffirmed its guidance on screening for hypertension in adults. The new draft recommendation statement serves as an update to the group’s 2015 A recommendation for...
In a recent study, researchers investigated antihypertensive prescribing practices and the effectiveness of recommended 2-drug combinations on blood pressure control.
