Search results for "Hypertension"
MKSAP Quiz: spontaneous hypokalemia and hypertension
A 59-year-old man is evaluated for recently discovered spontaneous hypokalemia and hypertension. The patient had normal blood pressure at a visit 1 year ago. He has no symptoms and takes no medications. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/18/3.htm
18 Sep 2012
Letters to the Editor
A reader questions blood pressure measurement as it is performed clinically and during medical research.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/letters.htm
1 Jan 2013
Long-term use of calcium-channel blocker for hypertension associated with higher breast cancer risk
Long-term use of a calcium-channel blocker for hypertension was associated with about a 2.5 times higher risk of breast cancer, according to a study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/13/2.htm
13 Aug 2013
MKSAP Quiz: fatigue, constipation, polyuria and hypertension
Rosiglitazone restricted to patients who can't take other drugs
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/28/3.htm
28 Sep 2010
Statin treatment reduced cardiovascular events more than hypertension drugs in intermediate-risk patients, study finds
An accompanying editorial said that the results of this trial support the benefits of statins for primary prevention and a risk-based approach to prescribing, rather than one based on LDL levels.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/05/1.htm
5 Apr 2016
Treatment of mild hypertension is not associated with improved outcomes
Treating patients with mild hypertension for primary prevention does not significantly reduce their morbidity or mortality, according to a new Cochrane review.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/1.htm
21 Aug 2012
Large-scale hypertension program nearly doubled rates of control
A multifaceted hypertension control program applied across a large health care system improved hypertension control compared to state and national averages, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/27/1.htm
27 Aug 2013
MKSAP Quiz: preconception evaluation with hypertension
A 25-year-old woman comes for a preconception evaluation. She has a history of hypertension that is well controlled with lisinopril. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and an electrocardiogram, what medication adjustments should be made before this patient proceeds with pregnancy?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/13/3.htm
13 Jan 2015
Adhering to hypertension guidelines could save lives, reduce costs
Fully implementing recent hypertension guidelines for adults ages 35 to 74 could potentially prevent about 56,000 cardiovascular events and 13,000 deaths annually, while saving money, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/03/1.htm
3 Feb 2015
MKSAP Quiz: managing hypertension in a pregnant patient
A 38-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit. She has a history of well-controlled hypertension and type 1 diabetes mellitus. She is at 16 weeks' gestation with her first pregnancy. Prior to conception she was taking lisinopril, which was discontinued in anticipation of the pregnancy, and labetalol was initiated. Other medications are insulin glargine, insulin lispro, and a prenatal vitamin. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate step in the management of this patient's hypertension?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/14/3.htm
14 Apr 2015