Reduction seen in systolic and diastolic BP with self-monitoring plus self-titration of antihypertensive medications
Guidelines Developed for Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Cardiac myosin inhibitors available for patients who do not derive adequate symptom relief from first-line meds
Early Dapagliflozin Does Not Impact Diuretic Efficiency in Acute Heart Failure
Loop diuretic doses reduced and median 24-hour natriuresis and urine output improved in association with dapagliflozin
Mortality Slightly Increased With Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods
Slight increase seen in all-cause mortality for participants in highest versus lowest quarter of ultraprocessed food consumption
Those With Limited English Proficiency Face Barriers to Telehealth
2021 study shows less access to telehealth and worse reported experiences with video visits
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Cuts Risk for Poor Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes
Authors say findings emphasize the importance of incorporating regular physical activity
Time-Restricted Eating + High-Intensity Training Aids Women With Obesity, Inactivity
Benefits seen for body composition, lipid profile, and glucose regulation
Novel Genetic Loci ID’d for Hypertension in European Ancestry
Clinically meaningful differences in BP and increased HTN risk seen in top versus bottom decile of polygenic risk scores
A-Fib Patients Younger Than 65 Face Heightened Risk for Heart-Related Hospitalization
Findings over five years also show high burden of risk factors and comorbidities
Long-Term Risk for MACE Increased for Children With Hypertension
Children with hypertension at higher associated risk for stroke, hospitalization for MI or unstable angina, coronary intervention