Decline in Mean BP Among US Children, Teens Between 1999 to 2018
However, authors warn that stagnation and possible increase in more recent years may indicate reversal of trend
Hypertension
Increased CVD Risk With ß-Blockers for HTN in Veterans With HIV
Twenty-five percent experienced CVD event during follow-up; risk up for ß-blocker use but not with calcium channel blockers, diuretics
Antihypertensive Medication Recalled Due to Label Mix-Up
Telmisartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker, is indicated for the treatment of hypertension.
FDA-Approved VEGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Ranked by Cardiotoxic Potential
Lenvatinib was associated with the most significant probability of producing all grades of cardiovascular injury and hypertension.
Long-Term Treatment of Aortic Dissection: Antihypertensive Medications Compared
The study analyzed data on 6978 adults with a first-ever aortic dissection who were discharged from the hospital and received a prescription for an ACEI, ARB, β-blocker, or ≥1 other antihypertensive drug.
Review: ß-Blocker Therapy Not Linked to Depression
ß-blocker therapy possibly associated with unusual dreams, insomnia, and sleep disorders
KDIGO Updates Blood Pressure Guideline for Nondialysis CKD
The new KDIGO guideline recommendation to target a systolic blood pressure of less than 120mmHg in many patients with nondialysis CKD is lower than the 2012 target recommended in 2012.
Provider Teams Outperform Solo Care for New-Onset Chronic Disease
Among solo providers, there was little difference in care management and outcomes between physicians, nonphysicians
USPSTF Recommends Low-Dose Aspirin to Prevent Preeclampsia
Substantial net benefit observed for daily low-dose aspirin use in pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia
Study: Beta-Blockers May Increase Risk of Glaucoma in Some Patients
Researchers investigated an association between blood pressure medications and glaucoma.
