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Truly Refractory Hypertension [Hypertension Grand Rounds]

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Treatment of pulmonary hypertension in interstitial lung disease:do not throw out the baby with the bath water

Vincent CottinApr 1,2013;41:781-783 Eur Respir J:Most-Read Full-Text Articles

Social Epidemiology of Hypertension in Middle-Income Countries:Determinants of Prevalence,Diagnosis,Treatment,and Control in the WHO SAGE Study [Original Article]

Large-scale hypertension screening campaigns have been recommended for middle-income countries. We sought to identify sociodemographic predictors of hypertension prevalence,diagnosis,treatment,and control among middle-income countries. We analyzed data from 47 443 adults in all 6 middle-income countries (China,Ghana,India,Mexico,Russia,and South Africa) sampled in nationally representative household assessments from 2007 to [...]

BP Guidelines to Headline Hypertension Meeting

SAN FRANCISCO (MedPage Today) —Clues to the contents of long overdue hypertension guidelines and an update on renal denervation trials will be highlights here as the American Society of Hypertension meeting kicks off this week. MedPageToday.com –medical news plus CME for physicians

Left Ventricular Dysfunction With Pulmonary Hypertension:Part 1:Epidemiology,Pathophysiology,and Definitions [Advances in Heart Failure]

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Long-term Control of Arterial Hypertension and Regression of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy With Treatment of Primary Aldosteronism [Original Article]

Primary aldosteronism (PA),a common cause of high blood pressure (BP),induces left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy and an excess rate of cardiovascular events. Whether its treatment provides long-term cure of hypertension and regression of cardiovascular damage remains uncertain. To the aim of assessing the effect of treatment of PA on BP and LV changes,we [...]

New,Investigational Procedure may Help Treat Patients with Resistant Hypertension

Clinical trial seeks to enroll patients with resistant hypertension despite multiple medications Press Releases –Northwestern Memorial Hospital –Chicago

Potential Role of Uric Acid in Metabolic Syndrome,Hypertension,Kidney Injury,and Cardiovascular Diseases:Is It Time for Reappraisal?

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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hypertension in Hemophilia [Original Article]

Hypertension (HTN) is a major risk factor for intracranial hemorrhage. We,therefore,investigated the prevalence,treatment,and control of HTN in adult patients with hemophilia (PWH). PWH≥18 years (n=458) from 3 geographically different cohorts in the United States were evaluated retrospectively for HTN and risk factors. Results were compared with the nationally representative sample provided [...]

Sleep apnoea and hypertension:time for recommendations

Patrick Levy,Walter T. McNicholasMar 1,2013;41:505-506 Eur Respir J:Most-Read Full-Text Articles

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Infection Makes Mosquitoes Immune to Malaria Parasites May 20,2013
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Truly Refractory Hypertension [Hypertension Grand Rounds]

Treatment of pulmonary hypertension in interstitial lung disease:do not throw out the baby with the bath water

BP Guidelines to Headline Hypertension Meeting

Left Ventricular Dysfunction With Pulmonary Hypertension:Part 1:Epidemiology,Pathophysiology,and Definitions [Advances in Heart Failure]

Long-term Control of Arterial Hypertension and Regression of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy With Treatment of Primary Aldosteronism [Original Article]

New,Investigational Procedure may Help Treat Patients with Resistant Hypertension

Potential Role of Uric Acid in Metabolic Syndrome,Hypertension,Kidney Injury,and Cardiovascular Diseases:Is It Time for Reappraisal?

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hypertension in Hemophilia [Original Article]

Sleep apnoea and hypertension:time for recommendations

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