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Taking spironolactone alongside the antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole can cause blood potassium to rise to potentially life-threatening levels

Spironolactone + TMP-SMX May Up Risk of Sudden Death

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Doctors urged not to prescribe spironolactone with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Some people who develop recurring kidney stones may also have high levels of calcium deposits in their blood vessels

Recurrent Kidney Stones Linked to Arterial Calcium Deposits

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Patients might need closer monitoring for further signs of pending cardiovascular issues
Red Bull consumption combined with mental stress correlates with increased blood pressure and heart rate

Cardiovascular, Cerebral Effect for Red Bull + Mental Stress

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Increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, decreased cerebral blood flow velocity
Implementation of a national screening program in the Netherlands increased the prenatal detection rate of congenital heart disease

National Prenatal Screening Program Increased CHD Detection

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Increase in prenatal detection rate to 59.7 percent, and 44.2 percent for isolated CHD
Isolated systolic high blood pressure in young adulthood is a predictor of cardiovascular disease mortality 30 years down the road

Isolated Systolic High BP in 30s May Up Risk of Earlier Death

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Systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or more raises risk for heart disease in later life, researchers say
A decision rule based on assessment of cerebrovascular reserve seems to be cost-effective for prevention of stroke in asymptomatic patients with carotid artery stenosis

Cerebrovascular Reserve-Based Strategy Is Cost-Effective

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Cost-effective tool for prevention of stroke in asymptomatic patients with carotid artery stenosis
If all Americans had their hypertension under control

Following BP Guidelines Will Save Lives and Money

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Investing in treatment strategies would yield both health and economic benefits, researcher says
When pregnant women have non-severe hypertension

Less-Tight Control of Non-Severe BP in Pregnancy OK for Fetus

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Controlling gestational blood pressure doesn't seem to affect baby, but may prevent problems for mom
Nearly one in 10 American adults don't take their medications as prescribed because they can't afford to

CDC: ~8 Percent of U.S. Adults Nonadherent Due to Rx Costs

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Patients skipping doses, taking less medication or delaying filling prescriptions
For postmenopausal women with pre- and stage 1-hypertension

Daily Blueberry Consumption May Reduce Blood Pressure

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Decrease in blood pressure, arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women with pre-, stage 1-HTN