Lorundrostat Effective for Lowering BP in Uncontrolled Hypertension
Changes in office systolic BP of −14.1, −13.2, −6.9, and −4.1 mm Hg seen with 100, 50, 12.5 mg once daily of lorundrostat and placebo
Exercise Stress Tests Can Also Predict Noncardiovascular Deaths
Low functional aerobic capacity, abnormal heart rate recovery, and low chronotropic index tied to noncardiovascular death
Hypertension, Statin Use Increased for Individuals Using TAF for PrEP
Incident hypertension, statin use higher with tenofovir alafenamide fumarate compared with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Risk for Dementia Reduced in Association With Antihypertensive Use
Individual patient data meta-analysis shows increased risk for dementia for those with untreated hypertension
Whites Have Greatest Magnitude of Association of Socioeconomic Status With LE8
Magnitude of positive association for four socioeconomic status categories with LE8 was greater for non-Hispanic Whites than minority groups
Seasonal Difference Observed in Systolic Blood Pressure
Seasonal variation of 1.4 mm Hg tied to nearly 5 percent variation in blood pressure control
Hypertension While Lying Down Tied to Worse Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes
Findings seen regardless of whether hypertension persists in seated position
Cardiac Arrest Survival Lower at EMS Agencies Serving Minority Populations
Difference not explained by response times, rates of EMS termination of resuscitation, or rates of initiating CPR or automated external defibrillator
Hypoattenuation Thickening on CT Prognostic After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
High-grade hypoattenuation thickening on follow-up CT after left atrial appendage occlusion associated with higher stroke risk
Lead Exposure Poses Considerable Global Health, Economic Burden
>90 percent of total global IQ loss and cardiovascular disease deaths occurred in low-, middle-income countries
