Hypertension
Intensive Blood Pressure Reduction May Worsen Stro
Intensive Blood Pressure Reduction May Worsen Stroke Recovery

Large stroke trial finds that intensive blood pressure lowering after clot removal may worsen recovery outcomes, challenging previous assumptions about treatment strategies.

July 2023

High Blood Pressure Reduces Severe COVID-19 Risk
High Blood Pressure Reduces Severe COVID-19 Risk

A reduction in blood pressure correlates with a corresponding decrease in the risk of severe COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of managing hypertension during the pandemic.

June 2023

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Raises Offspring
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Raises Offspring Mortality Risk

Offspring of mothers with high blood pressure during pregnancy face an increased risk of mortality from birth to early adulthood, highlighting the long-term health consequences of maternal hypertension.

June 2023

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers and Epilepsy
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers and Epilepsy

There is an association between angiotensin receptor blocker therapy and the incidence of epilepsy in patients with hypertension, highlighting potential neurological effects of this medication class.

June 2023

Biomarkers Predicting Preeclampsia Risk
Biomarkers Predicting Preeclampsia Risk

A new study identifies biomarkers that could predict the risk of preeclampsia, offering potential avenues for preventing serious complications in pregnant women with hypertensive disorders.

June 2023

Exploring Sex Differences in High Blood Pressure
Exploring Sex Differences in High Blood Pressure

Blood pressure regulation is influenced by various biological factors linked to sex chromosomes, sex hormones, and reproductive events, highlighting sex-specific considerations in hypertension management.

June 2023

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Mechanisms, natural history, genetics, and treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

May 2023

Understanding Sex Differences in High Blood Pressu
Understanding Sex Differences in High Blood Pressure

Biological factors related to sex chromosomes, sex hormones, and reproductive events influence blood pressure regulation, prompting a deeper understanding of sex-specific considerations in hypertension.

May 2023

Awareness About High Blood Pressure Improves Contr
Awareness About High Blood Pressure Improves Control

High blood pressure awareness, improved control with better access to primary health care.

April 2023

Treatment of High Blood Pressure in Type 2 Diabeti
Treatment of High Blood Pressure in Type 2 Diabetics

This study calls for the elimination of specific blood pressure thresholds when selecting people with type 2 diabetes for antihypertensive therapy.

April 2023