Tag: Blood Pressure
Only Severe Preeclampsia Linked to Antiβ2GP1 Immunoglobulin G
Severe preeclampsia seems to be distinct entity from non-severe preeclampsia
Blood Test May Help Rule Out Preeclampsia in Short Term
Could help predict whether preeclampsia would be diagnosed in the next week
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, ACEIs Deemed Equally Effective
Research challenges previous findings that suggest ACE inhibitors have greater benefits
Metformin Looks Promising in the Treatment of Preeclampsia
Reduces sFlt-1 and sENG secretion from primary human tissues; reduces endothelial dysfunction
Treating Hypertension Beneficial Regardless of Baseline Pressure
Reductions in risks of major CVD events, coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure
Selexipag Linked to Reduced Risk of Death, Complications in PAH
Reduced risk of composite of death or pulmonary arterial hypertension-linked complications
CPAP, Mandibular Advancement Devices Both Help Lower BP
Researchers find both common treatments produce modest BP decreases in sleep apnea patients
Maintenance of LDL, HbA1c Goals With Pharmacist-Led Program
LDL-C, HbA1c goals maintained after veterans with T2DM discharged from pharmacist-managed clinic
Most IV HTN Meds Ordered for Patients With SBP <180 mm Hg
Drugs administered in patients with uncontrolled BP for levels not linked to immediate CV risk
Hypertension-Linked ER Visits Common and Increasing
Estimated yearly incidence rate up by 5.2 percent per year from 2006 to 2012 for HTN-linked ER visits
