Hypertension

High blood pressure increases a patient's risk of heart attack, stroke and other diseases. Most people with hypertension have no symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says nearly half of U.S. adults have hypertension, or high blood pressure, and only about 1 in 4 of those individuals has their hypertension under control. The World Health Organization (WHO) expects the epidemic of hypertension world-wide will exceed 1.56 billion people by 2025. Major efforts are underway to better control this primary risk factor through screenings, medication and invasive procedures such as renal denervation in severely uncontrolled patients.

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FDA announces recall of 2 hypertension medications

The affected batches were distributed from October 2018 to December 2020. 

October 14, 2021
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How health systems could do more to help hypertension patients

Text-based reminders, simplified prescriptions and real-time counseling are just some of the suggestions mentioned in a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association. 

October 7, 2021
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Early onset hypertension associated with brain structure changes, dementia

An active screening program designed to identify people with early hypertension and provide aggressive high blood pressure treatment may help reduce the risk of developing dementia in the future.

October 5, 2021
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'A major public health challenge': Uncontrolled hypertension hits older women, younger men the hardest

Closer monitoring for uncontrolled hypertension is recommended for women ages 70 and older and men under the age of 50.

September 28, 2021
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Older patients benefit from aggressive blood pressure management

The study also provides new evidence that patients can gain a better understanding of their blood pressure when they monitor it regularly at home. 

September 3, 2021
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Hypertension cases skyrocket around the globe

More than 1.2 billion adults around the world are currently living with hypertension.

August 24, 2021
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Children face long-term hypertension risk after surgery for congenital heart disease

Researchers emphasized the importance of these findings, noting that hypertension can lead to significant cardiovascular complications.

May 5, 2021

Confirmed: USPSTF once again recommends hypertension screening for all adults

The USPSTF first shared a draft of its recommendation in 2020, leaving it open for public comment. 

April 27, 2021

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