Hypertension
The latest information on high blood pressure — summaries and comments on antihypertensives, atherosclerosis, secondary hypertension, and more — drawn from across our primary care and specialty care areas. Sign up now for monthly e-mail alerts on new content.
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Calcium-Channel Blockers and Chronic Eczematous Eruptions of the Aged
- May 17, 2013
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Findings confirm the association of CCBs with chronic eczematous eruptions of "unknown" cause in patients 50 years and older.
- Reviewing:
- Summers EM et al. JAMA Dermatol 2013 May 1
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Could Vitamin D Supplementation Lower Blood Pressure in Blacks?
- May 8, 2013
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
In a small randomized trial, supplementation had a small but significant dose-related effect on systolic blood pressure.
- Reviewing:
- Forman JP et al. Hypertension 2013 Apr; 61:779
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Reducing Salt Intake Lowers Blood Pressure and Is Associated with Lower Cardiovascular-Related Mortality
- April 30, 2013
- Paul S. Mueller, MD, MPH, FACP
- General Medicine
Lower salt intake is linked to lower risk for stroke, stroke-related mortality, and coronary heart disease–related mortality.
- Reviewing:
- He FJ et al. BMJ 2013 Apr 4; 346:f1325
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Hydrochlorothiazide vs. Chlorthalidone for Treating Hypertension
- April 25, 2013
- Jamaluddin Moloo, MD, MPH
- General Medicine
Risk for death or adverse cardiovascular events appears to be similar, but electrolyte abnormalities are more likely with chlorthalidone.
- Reviewing:
- Dhalla IA et al. Ann Intern Med 2013 Mar 19; 158:447
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Chlorthalidone or Hydrochlorothiazide: Does It Make a Difference?
- April 24, 2013
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
In a large, propensity-matched, cohort study, the two diuretics were equally effective, but electrolyte abnormalities were more common with chlorthalidone.
- Reviewing:
- Dhalla IA et al. Ann Intern Med 2013 Mar 19; 158:447
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Thiazides Might Be Less Cardioprotective in Lean Than in Overweight Hypertensive Patients
- March 21, 2013
- Bruce Soloway, MD
- General Medicine
But amlodipine was equally effective in lean and overweight patients. Interview
- Reviewing:
- Weber MA et al. Lancet 2013 Feb 16; 381:537
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Spironolactone for HF with Preserved LVEF Improves Diastolic Function — But Not Symptoms
- March 13, 2013
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
In a randomized trial, significant echocardiographic improvements failed to translate into favorable clinical outcomes.
- Reviewing:
- Edelmann F et al. JAMA 2013 Feb 27; 309:781
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Vascular Changes During the Menopausal Transition
- March 7, 2013
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Women's Health
Adverse carotid artery remodeling accelerates during late perimenopause.
- Reviewing:
- El Khoudary SR et al. Menopause 2013 Jan; 20:8
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Dual Blockade of the Renin-Angiotensin System Doesn't Prevent Mortality
- February 26, 2013
- Paul S. Mueller, MD, MPH, FACP
- General Medicine
Results of a meta-analysis argue against use of dual therapy.
- Reviewing:
- Makani H et al. BMJ 2013 Jan 28; 346:f360
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
The Use of Propranolol for Infantile Hemangioma: Consensus Recommendations
- February 22, 2013
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
These guidelines will help optimize the safe use of this valuable hemangioma treatment until results of controlled studies become available.
- Reviewing:
- Drolet BA et al. Pediatrics 2013 Jan; 131:128
