Links Between Potassium Intake, BP, and CVD Events Differ by Sex
For women, inverse slope between potassium intake and SBP steeper for those within highest versus lowest tertile of sodium intake
Hypertension
Daytime Napping Frequency Linked to HTN, Ischemic Stroke Risks
Mendelian randomization analyses suggest daytime napping might be a causal risk factor for hypertension, ischemic stroke
Hypertension Ups Odds of Omicron-Variant COVID-19 Hospitalization
Observational study findings highlight a “persistent and marked” association between hypertension and risk for severe COVID-19, even among fully vaccinated patients, according to investigators.
Aprocitentan Significantly Reduces BP in Patients With Resistant Hypertension
The PRECISION study included adults with uncontrolled blood pressure despite at least 3 background antihypertensive medications.
Combining Dapagliflozin and Eplerenone Further Reduces Albuminuria in CKD
Study findings suggest the nephroprotective effects of both drug classes are complementary.
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 114
USPSTF recommendations on aspirin use to prevent cardiovascular disease; Veklury indication expanded; Five Accupril Lots recalled; Legal action on counterfeit HIV medication; And the White House releases a plan to tackle the overdose epidemic.
Accupril Tablets Recalled Due to Nitrosamine Impurity
Nitrosamine impurities may increase the risk of cancer if people are exposed to them above acceptable levels over long periods of time.
AKI Risk in COVID-19 vs Flu Not Disproportionately Higher With RAASi Use
New study is the first to examine the effect of the use of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors on AKI in COVID-19.
Renal Denervation Offers Sustained Blood Pressure Reduction
Renal denervation delivers radiofrequency energy to overactive nerves in renal arteries and branch vessels.
ACC: Treatment Beneficial for Mild Chronic HTN in Pregnancy
Reduction seen in risk for primary outcome event, with no increased risk for small-for-gestational age birth weight
