Single Dose of Zilebesiran Linked to Reduction in Systolic BP
Significant reduction seen in systolic blood pressure with zilebesiran 150, 300, 600 mg once in six months; 300 mg once every three months
Hypertension, Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Offspring’s Later Heart Health
Findings show link to children’s body mass index, blood pressure, total cholesterol level, and glucose level
ASA: No Drop in Recurrent Stroke Seen With Apixaban After Cryptogenic Stroke
No significant difference noted in recurrent stroke, symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage for patients receiving apixaban, aspirin
Antihypertensive Combos Recommended for BTKi-Linked Hypertension
Hydrochlorothiazide plus beta blockers recommended for patients with hypertension prior to BTKi initiation
Acupuncture Linked to Lower Incidence of Ischemic Stroke in RA
Cumulative incidence of ischemic stroke was lower among patients receiving acupuncture versus no acupuncture
Weight Management Treatments Increase Weight Loss in Patients With Obesity
Probability of 5 percent or greater weight loss was increased with year-long exposure to any WMT
CVD Risk Increased With Vasomotor Symptoms, History of Migraine
More than twofold risk seen for women with history of migraine, persistent VMS; risk attenuated after adjustment for CVD risk factors
Use of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Up in Adults Younger Than 60
Five-year survival significantly better after surgical aortic valve replacement; no difference seen in secondary outcomes versus TAVR
Few Adults Know Their Heart Health Numbers
Less than 20 percent of U.S. adults know their cholesterol or blood sugar levels
Salt Substitute Can Reduce Incidence of Hypertension Among Seniors
No increase seen in incidence of hypotension episodes with replacement of salt by potassium-enriched substitute
