NEJM Journal Watch | Hypertension
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Current medical journal articles on hypertension, featuring concise summaries and clinical commentary.
NEJM Journal Watch | Hypertension
6d ago
This drug is the first endothelin-receptor antagonist approved to treat patients with systemic hypertension ..read more
NEJM Journal Watch | Hypertension
1w ago
Practice patterns vary for asymptomatic patients, and guidelines for management are lacking ..read more
NEJM Journal Watch | Hypertension
1M ago
This common “prescribing cascade” can lead to more emergency visits and hospitalizations ..read more
NEJM Journal Watch | Hypertension
1M ago
A phase 2 trial of zilebesiran shows promising results, but long-term safety data are needed ..read more
NEJM Journal Watch | Hypertension
2M ago
In a case-control study, stimulant use was associated with hypertension, but not arrhythmia or ischemic heart disease ..read more
NEJM Journal Watch | Hypertension
2M ago
An electronic health record best practice advisory led to increased screening for PA ..read more
NEJM Journal Watch | Hypertension
3M ago
Achieving a home systolic blood pressure level below 125 mm Hg (vs. 135 or lower) was associated with a reduced 10-year risk for stroke ..read more
NEJM Journal Watch | Hypertension
3M ago
UGI bleeding in such patients is an ongoing problem, especially in older populations ..read more
NEJM Journal Watch | Hypertension
4M ago
In a randomized trial, researchers examined intraoperative and 30-day outcomes when these drugs were held or continued ..read more
NEJM Journal Watch | Hypertension
4M ago
Thiazide-related hyponatremia isn't rare, and its incidence increases with age and number of medical comorbidities ..read more