Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure
CDC: Overall Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension 32.4 Percent
Unadjusted prevalence of self-reported antihypertensive meds use 76.0 percent for those with HTN
ACC: Increase Seen in Death Rates Due to Hypertension-Related CVD
2007 to 2017 saw increase in death rates in rural and urban populations, for all age groups, both sexes
Cumulative Dose of Oral Steroids Associated With HTN Incidence
Incidence of hypertension higher for adults on oral steroids for any of six chronic inflammatory diseases
Intensive BP Control Has Positive Impact on Residual Life Span
Mean survival benefits varied from six months to three years for intensive versus standard BP control
More Side Effects Seen With Guideline-Recommended Chlorthalidone
No cardiovascular benefits found with chlorthalidone versus hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension treatment
Many Women Readmitted for De Novo Postpartum Hypertension
Many readmitted for postpartum HTN had no prior diagnosis of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Some Lifestyle Changes Suffer With Start of Meds to Cut CV Risk
Likelihood of becoming obese, physically inactive increased for initiators of antihypertensives, statins
Seasonal Sun Variation Tied to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Risk for hypertensive disorder highest in women with estimated date of conception in June, August
Intensive Systolic BP Control May Not Benefit All Older Adults
No real benefit seen for adults ≥80 years with lower cognitive function
Long Working Hours May Up Risk for Masked, Sustained HTN
Working 49+ hours/week associated with increased prevalence of masked, sustained hypertension
