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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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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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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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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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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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Individuals With Hypertension Prefer Saltier Foods
Older individuals with hypertension tend to prefer more salty food, compared to younger individuals without hypertension.
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White Coat, Masked Hypertension Tied to Increased CV Disease
New research suggests that "white coat" hypertension and "masked" hypertension are associated with an increase in heart and vascular disease.
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Treatment Approaches for Resistant vs. Refractory Hypertension
Each term has become more defined and the differences between them have become more evident.
