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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Early onset hypertension associated with brain structure changes, dementia

An active screening program designed to identify people with early hypertension and provide aggressive high blood pressure treatment may help reduce the risk of developing dementia in the future.

'A major public health challenge': Uncontrolled hypertension hits older women, younger men the hardest

Closer monitoring for uncontrolled hypertension is recommended for women ages 70 and older and men under the age of 50.

Older patients benefit from aggressive blood pressure management

The study also provides new evidence that patients can gain a better understanding of their blood pressure when they monitor it regularly at home. 

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.

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