Hypertension
Commentary
Conflicting blood pressure targets: Déjà vu all over again
Arguing about 140/90 mm Hg or 130/80 mm Hg is less important than acknowledging that we should be aggressive in screening for and treating...
Conference Coverage
New ESH hypertension guidelines aim for simplified message
A new feature of the guidelines is the upgrading of beta-blockers in the treatment algorithms.
From the Journals
New definition for iron deficiency in CV disease proposed
A broader implication is that “we should revise how we define iron deficiency in heart failure and cardiovascular disease in general, and how we...
Latest News
Low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss soars after NYT article
Dermatologists are increasingly familiar with the medication, but a popular media report seems to have resulted in a quick uptake.
Feature
Cuffless blood pressure monitors: Still a numbers game
“If there’s no yardstick by which you say these devices are good, what are we really doing – helping, or causing a problem?”
Conference Coverage
Overweight in heterozygous FH tied to even higher CAD risk
There is now “a trend for people with FH to show more diabetes and obesity:” As they are already at increased risk of coronary artery disease, it...
Conference Coverage
Expert discusses which diets are best, based on the evidence
The Mediterranean diet is not only helpful for losing weight but also can reduce the risk of various chronic diseases.
Guidelines
10 popular diets for heart health ranked
The DASH, Mediterranean, and vegetarian eating patterns align best with current AHA healthy eating guidelines, whereas the paleo and keto diets...
Conference Coverage
New blood pressure thresholds: How do they affect the evaluation and treatment of hypertension?
In a major shift in the definition of hypertension, new guidelines reclassified 130/80 mm Hg as high blood pressure.
From the Journals
‘Substantial’ variation in responses to BP meds
A new study shows significant variation in the blood pressure response to various antihypertensive medications between individuals.
Guidelines
AHA statement targets nuance in CVD risk assessment of women
Considering nonbiological and social factors when assessing CVD risk in women, particularly women of diverse races and ethnicities, is highlighted...