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Hypertensive Retinopathy May Help Assess Stroke Risk
For adults with hypertension, the presence of hypertensive retinopathy may be valuable in assessing the risk of stroke.
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Large-Scale Program Increases Hypertension Control
Implementation of a large-scale hypertension program was associated with a significant increase in hypertension control.
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Hypertension Treatments: Diuretics
A comparative list of loop, potassium-sparing, and thiazide-like diuretics monotherapy and combination therapy for the treatment of hypertension.
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Odds of Uncontrolled and Unreported HTN Up for Blacks
Blacks are more likely to have hypertension and to have uncontrolled and unreported hypertension than whites.
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BP Screening in Non-Primary Care Settings Can ID More Patients
Expanding screening for hypertension to non-primary care settings could improve detection of hypertension and contribute to improved blood pressure management, according to research appearing in The Journal of Clinical Hypertension.
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High Blood Pressure and Cognitive Decline
According to NHANES data, the prevalence of hypertension increases dramatically with age. While 28.6% of Americans have hypertension, the incidence increases to 66.7% in those ages 60 and older. The prevalence of resistant hypertension is rising at a faster rate than hypertension itself.
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Risk for MCI Up With Progressive Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
Patients with hypertension with progression of periventricular white matter hyperintensities have an increased risk for incident mild cognitive impairment, according to a study published online January 4 in Hypertension.
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Tekamlo approved for hypertension
The FDA has approved Tekamlo (aliskiren and amlodipine tablets, from Novartis), a single, combination therapy tablet for the treatment of hypertension, alone or with other antihypertensive agents.
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Bystolic approved for hypertension
The FDA has approved Bystolic (nebivolol, from Forest Laboratories and Mylan), a once-daily beta blocker for use as monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
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Individuals With Hypertension Prefer Saltier Foods
Older individuals with hypertension tend to prefer more salty food, compared to younger individuals without hypertension.
