Online Stock Photos of BP Measurement Rarely Align With Guidelines
Guideline deviations include back unsupported, forearm not resting on surface, manual and not electronic device, feet not flat on floor
Emphysema on Low-Dose CT Screening Predictive of Mortality Up to 25 Years
Emphysema independently predictive of all-cause mortality, COPD mortality, and CVD mortality
Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution Cuts Transfusions During Heart Surgery
The blood-saving method remains underused in the United States but could save resources, the authors say
‘Kissing Bug’ Disease Spreading in U.S., CDC Report Says
The triatomine insect — often called the "kissing bug" — has now been reported in 32 states
hsCRP Can ID Cardiovascular Risk in Women Without Modifiable Risk Factors
High levels of hsCRP indicates risk in women without any of the four standard modifiable cardiovascular risk factors
Baxdrostat Reduces Seated Systolic BP in Uncontrolled, Resistant Hypertension
Addition of baxdrostat to background therapy results in significantly lower seated systolic blood pressure
First Heart Failure Hospitalization Occurs Earlier for Some Racial, Ethnic Groups
Differences in social and clinical risk factors significantly associated with younger age at first heart failure hospitalization
Mortality Rates From Hypertensive Renal Disease Increased From 1999 to 2023
Highest death rates for hypertensive renal disease were seen among Black individuals; rates also up for Hispanics
Salt Substitutes Infrequently Used by U.S. Adults
Usage highest at 3.6 to 10.5 percent in those with treated, controlled hypertension and <5.6 percent for untreated, normotensive adults
β-Blockers Not Beneficial After MI Without Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
Second study shows beneficial effects for patients with myocardial infarction and mildly reduced LVEF
