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New Study to Examine Hypercortisolism in Resistant Hypertension

DAIC

will establish the prevalence of endogenous hypercortisolism in patients with resistant hypertension. Resistant hypertension is defined by the American Heart Association as elevated blood pressure despite the use of three or more antihypertensive medications in different classes, including a diuretic.

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Statement on long-term cardiovascular consequences of maternal hypertension: call for urgent action

Heart BMJ

One in five women suffer from hypertension worldwide, and almost half of the mortality in women is caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD) (WHO). One such transitional point is pregnancy, and the report highlights the increased risk of CVD in women who suffer from hypertension in pregnancy (HIP).

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Persistence of a Proteomic Signature After a Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy

Hypertension Journal

Hypertension, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:A hypertensive disorder of pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, but the potential mechanistic links are unknown.METHODS:We recruited 2 groups of women, 1 during pregnancy and another at least 2 years after delivery.

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Supine Blood Pressure and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality

JAMA Cardiology

This cohort study investigates the association of supine hypertension with cardiovascular disease and mortality in middle-aged adults.

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The association between cardiovascular diseases and their subcategories with the severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a large cross-sectional study based on a Chinese hospital population cohort

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundCurrent evidence suggests that cardiovascular disease (CVD) plays a role in the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the relationship between CVD and the severity of COPD remains inadequately understood.

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Cardiovascular outcomes in long COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Care for survivors after an acute attack of COVID-19 should include paying close attention to cardiovascular health and disease.Systematic Review RegistrationPROSPERO [CRD42022353965].

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Pharmacists delivering hypertension care services: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Analyses restricted to relatively large or high-quality studies yielded similar estimates, with lower between-studies heterogeneity.ConclusionPharmacist care for patients with hypertension consistently improves BP across various settings and interventions. PROSPERO registration numberCRD42021279751.