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
Does the Choice of Antihypertensive Agent Affect Risk for AFib?
- February 3, 2010
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
In a case-control study, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and beta-blockers were associated with a reduction in incident AF compared with calcium-channel blockers.
- Reviewing:
- Schaer BA et al. Ann Intern Med 2010 Jan 19; 152:78
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Could Reducing Salt Consumption Prevent Cardiovascular Events?
- January 6, 2010
- Beat J. Meyer, MD
- Cardiology
High salt intake is associated in a dose-dependent manner with high rates of stroke and cardiovascular events.
- Reviewing:
- Strazzullo P et al. BMJ 2009 Nov 24; 339:b4567
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Reducing Blood Pressure Levels Effectively in Practice
- January 6, 2010
- Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- Cardiology
Two interventions each helped to modify this cardiovascular risk factor successfully, but staffing such programs would be costly.
- Reviewing:
- Ma J et al. Arch Intern Med 2009 Nov 23; 169:1988
What's New in Perinatal Depression?Free
- January 4, 2010
- Deborah Cowley, MD
- Psychiatry
Risks of using SSRIs during pregnancy and other important issues in the etiology, diagnosis, and overall approach to the treatment of perinatal depression
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Psoriasis Is Common in ChildrenFree
- December 18, 2009
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Pediatric psoriasis was associated with increased rates of serious comorbidities.
- Reviewing:
- Augustin M et al. Br J Dermatol 2009 Nov 18
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Pregnancy Problems Predict Future Cardiovascular Risks
- December 10, 2009
- Wendy S. Biggs, MD
- Women's Health
Women with vascular complications of pregnancy are at excess risk for postpartum metabolic syndrome and future hypertension and diabetes.
- Reviewing:
- Magnussen EB et al. Obstet Gynecol 2009 Nov; 114:961
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Diabetes, Depression, and Disease Control
- December 7, 2009
- Joel Yager, MD
- Psychiatry
In patients with diabetes, depression is associated with reduced compliance with medical treatments and worse disease control.
- Reviewing:
- Katon W et al. Psychosom Med 2009 Nov/Dec; 71:965
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Self-Management for Hypertension
- December 3, 2009
- Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
- General Medicine
Two interventions helped patients reach blood pressure goals. CME
- Reviewing:
- Bosworth HB et al. Ann Intern Med 2009 Nov 17; 151:687
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Women and Heart Disease: More Work to Be Done
- December 3, 2009
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Women's Health
In recent years, in-hospital MI mortality has improved but MI incidence has risen.
- Reviewing:
- Towfighi A et al. Arch Intern Med 2009 Oct 26; 169:1762
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Should Hypertensive Patients Take Their Aspirin at Night?
- December 2, 2009
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
Data from a small, brief, randomized trial suggest yes, although significant effects on actual blood pressure levels were not found.
- Reviewing:
- Snoep JD et al. Hypertension 2009 Nov; 54:1136
