Ernst, Michael E. MacLaughlin, Eric J.
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Purpose of ReviewUse of antihypertensives in older adults can be complicated by the potential for undesired effects on comorbidities, adverse effects of the drugs, and overall medication burden. The purpose of this two-part review is to discuss contemporary issues encountered in the management of hypertension in aged individuals, with a particular ...
Grassi, Guido Trevano, Fosca Quarti Dell’Oro, Raffaella Seravalle, Gino Mancia, Giuseppe
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Purpose of ReviewThe present paper will review the results of experimental and clinical studies aimed at defining the functional behavior of the central and peripheral nervous system in adrenal pheochromocytoma.Recent FindingsThe contribution of sympathetic neural influences to the development of high blood pressure values in pheochromocytoma is co...
Barszczyk, Andrew Lee, Kang
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Purpose of ReviewFor measurement of blood pressure, using inflatable cuff-based technology can be inconvenient, uncomfortable, and requires special equipment. These issues could be overcome by using a contactless technology that measures blood pressure with the ubiquitous smartphone.Recent FindingsIn a proof of concept study involving normotensive ...
Shah, Kevin S. Fang, James C.
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Purpose of ReviewHeart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a heterogeneous syndrome of exertional intolerance, cardiac dysfunction, and fluid overload and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.Recent FindingsAs our understanding of this syndrome has evolved, we are beginning to recognize the similarities and associa...
Gallo, Giovanna Battistoni, Allegra Coluccia, Roberta Tocci, Giuliano Volpe, Massimo
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Recent FindingsEssential hypertension is the main determinant of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide. During the last decades, several antihypertensive drug therapies have been introduced and tested in clinical trials, both as monotherapies and combination therapies. The current recommended therapeutic approaches effectively reduce the...
Wang, Lulin Song, Lulu Liu, Bingqing Zhang, Lina Wu, Mingyang Cao, Zhongqiang Wang, Youjie
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Purpose of ReviewTo evaluate the status of elevated blood pressure in Chinese children and adolescents, and identify potential influence factors.Recent FindingsWe searched PubMed, the Web of science, the WanFang, the VIP, and the CNKI to identify articles that were published from Jan 1, 1997, to May 30, 2019. We used random effects models to estima...
Hinds, Terry D. Jr Stec, David E.
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Purpose of ReviewTo discuss recent advances indicating that bilirubin safeguards against cardiorenal and metabolic diseases.Recent FindingsSeveral investigations from human patient populations and experimental animal models have shown that bilirubin improves cardiorenal and metabolic dysfunction. The latest studies found an entirely new function of...
MacLaughlin, Eric J. Ernst, Michael E.
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Purpose of ReviewUse of antihypertensives in older adults can be complicated by the potential for undesired effects on comorbidities, adverse effects of the drugs, and overall medication burden. The purpose of this two-part review is to discuss contemporary issues encountered in the management of hypertension in aged individuals, with a particular ...
Iturriaga, Rodrigo Castillo-Galán, Sebastian
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Purpose of ReviewObstructive sleep apnea (OSA), featured by chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH), is an independent risk for systemic hypertension (HTN) and is associated with pulmonary hypertension (PH). The precise mechanisms underlying pulmonary vascular remodeling and PH in OSA are not fully understood. However, it has been suggested that lung ti...
Santo, Karla Redfern, Julie
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Purpose of ReviewTo review the evidence supporting the use of mobile health (mHealth) apps to improve resistant hypertension self-assessment, treatment and control.Recent FindingsmHealth apps have been used to directly measure blood pressure (BP) levels, either using the oscillometric method with automated inflatable cuffs or using pulse wave signa...
