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Calcium-Channel Blockers and Chronic Eczematous Eruptions of the Aged

Findings confirm the association of CCBs with chronic eczematous eruptions of "unknown" cause in patients 50 years and older.

Could Vitamin D Supplementation Lower Blood Pressure in Blacks?

In a small randomized trial, supplementation had a small but significant dose-related effect on systolic blood pressure.

Reducing Salt Intake Lowers Blood Pressure and Is Associated with Lower Cardiovascular-Related Mortality

Lower salt intake is linked to lower risk for stroke, stroke-related mortality, and coronary heart disease–related mortality.

Hydrochlorothiazide vs. Chlorthalidone for Treating Hypertension

Risk for death or adverse cardiovascular events appears to be similar, but electrolyte abnormalities are more likely with chlorthalidone.

Chlorthalidone or Hydrochlorothiazide: Does It Make a Difference?

In a large, propensity-matched, cohort study, the two diuretics were equally effective, but electrolyte abnormalities were more common with chlorthalidone.

Thiazides Might Be Less Cardioprotective in Lean Than in Overweight Hypertensive Patients

But amlodipine was equally effective in lean and overweight patients.

Spironolactone for HF with Preserved LVEF Improves Diastolic Function — But Not Symptoms

In a randomized trial, significant echocardiographic improvements failed to translate into favorable clinical outcomes.

Vascular Changes During the Menopausal Transition

Adverse carotid artery remodeling accelerates during late perimenopause.

Dual Blockade of the Renin-Angiotensin System Doesn't Prevent Mortality

Results of a meta-analysis argue against use of dual therapy.

The Use of Propranolol for Infantile Hemangioma: Consensus Recommendations

These guidelines will help optimize the safe use of this valuable hemangioma treatment until results of controlled studies become available.

β-Blockers Improve Outcomes in Patients with Heart Failure and Low Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction

In a meta-analysis, no β-blocker was superior to any other.

Olmesartan vs. Olmesartan plus a Calcium-Channel Blocker

In a randomized trial, researchers found no difference between these two regimens in cardiovascular outcomes.

Antihypertensive Therapy plus Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Contribute to Risk for Kidney Injury

Triple therapy (a diuretic + an angiotensin-converting–enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin-receptor blocker + an NSAID) was associated with excess risk.

Another Inflammatory Disease Linked to Thrombosis?

Dermatomyositis may be associated with increased risk for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, but sketchy data preclude a definitive conclusion.

Should Patients' Weight Affect the Choice of Antihypertensive Therapy?

In a subanalysis of ACCOMPLISH trial data, overweight or obesity was associated with improved survival in one treatment arm, but not the other.

Use of RAS Antagonists Reduces Mortality in Some Patients with HFPEF

In a large registry study, significant improvements in survival were evident in patients with EFs less than 50%.

What Are the Benefits of Aldosterone Antagonists in Real-World HF Treatment?

In a study of registry data, these agents were associated with reductions in HF hospitalization but not mortality or cardiovascular readmission.

Guidelines for the Management of Stable Ischemic Heart Disease

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New recommendations inform treatment strategies that balance life-saving interventions with symptom relief.

Hypertension in the Oldest Old

Among 85- to 90-year-olds, high blood pressure was associated with less cognitive and physical decline.

What Is the Best Time Window for Delivery in Women with Gestational Hypertension?

Inducing labor at 38 to 39 weeks presented the lowest maternal and fetal risks.

Ultrafiltration for ADHF Underperforms in Patients with Cardiorenal Syndrome

In the CARRESS trial, the procedure was less effective than a diuretic-based approach for preserving renal function.

Intensive and Standard BP Targets in Patients with Longstanding Type 2 Diabetes

Intensive blood pressure control lowered stroke risk but not risk for myocardial infarctions.

Calculating Patients' Lifetime Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Is it more practical than the 10-year risk estimates we're accustomed to using?

Overweight and Obese Children Have Excess CV Risk

Meta-analysis reveals associations between high body-mass index and multiple adverse cardiovascular risk factors.

Mortality Increases as Renal Function Declines, Regardless of Comorbid Diabetes or Hypertension

Kidney function is an important prognostic indicator.

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