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Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension 30 Percent in 2017 to 2021

During the same time period, the prevalence of antihypertensive medication use increased from 59.8 to 62.9 percent

Hypertension, Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Offspring’s Later Heart Health

Findings show link to children’s body mass index, blood pressure, total cholesterol level, and glucose level

Single Dose of Zilebesiran Linked to Reduction in Systolic BP

Significant reduction seen in systolic blood pressure with zilebesiran 150, 300, 600 mg once in six months; 300 mg once every three months

Antihypertensive Combos Recommended for BTKi-Linked Hypertension

Hydrochlorothiazide plus beta blockers recommended for patients with hypertension prior to BTKi initiation

Few Adults Know Their Heart Health Numbers

Less than 20 percent of U.S. adults know their cholesterol or blood sugar levels

Salt Substitute Can Reduce Incidence of Hypertension Among Seniors

No increase seen in incidence of hypotension episodes with replacement of salt by potassium-enriched substitute

Tirzepatide Improves 24-Hour BP in Obesity-Related Hypertension

Reduction noted in 24-hour systolic BP at 36 weeks with treatment at 5, 10, 15 mg tirzepatide versus placebo

BP Control Improved With Gastric Bypass in Patients With Obesity, Hypertension

Significantly higher rate seen for number of medications with at least a 30 percent reduction

Prenatal Humidity, Temperature Exposure Linked to Childhood BP

Higher humidity associated with faster increase in systolic blood pressure, and higher temperature linked to slower increase

Drop in Blood Lead Linked to Decline in Systolic BP in American Indian Adults

Significant linear associations seen for systolic blood pressure decline where blood lead decline is 0.1 µg/dL or higher