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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Hypertension cases skyrocket around the globe

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

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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.

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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. 

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Hypertension treatment increases skin cancer risk among older adults

When patients are already at a high risk of skin cancer due to other factors, researchers explained, clinicians may consider prescribing alternative antihypertensive medications.

A novel, cost-effective way to deliver care: Treat high blood pressure at Black-owned barbershops

Hypertension rates are higher among Black men than any other racial or ethnic group in the entire country.

Yogurt, other fermented dairy products may reduce hypertension

The key appears to be the positive impact these products can make on an individual’s gut microbiota.

Orchestra BioMed earns CE mark for BackBeat cardiac neuromodulation therapy

Orchestra BioMed, Inc., on Sept. 4 announced it received CE mark approval for its Moderato implantable pulse generation system, which delivers the company’s trademarked cardiac neuromodulation therapy to patients while simultaneously acting as a pacemaker.

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Low health literacy translates to poor medication adherence for hypertensive Hispanics

A study of more than 1,000 Hispanic adults with hypertension found increased health literacy improves patients’ adherence to blood pressure medications—but the majority of the population struggles with poor health literacy, indicating a need for tailored interventions.

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