In a meta-analysis of 17,801 patients with myocardial infarction and preserved LVEF (≥50%), beta-blockers did not reduce death, MI, or heart failure over a median 3.6 years of follow-up. Full results: nej.md/43U5Ppo #AHA25

In rural South Africa, home-based hypertension care — delivered by community health workers and supported by remote nurses — led to a lower mean systolic blood pressure than clinic-based care. Full IMPACT-BP trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/4lHJ4ek #MedSky #CardioSky

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🩺 Knowledge is power. 🫀 On this #WorldHeartDay, empower your patients to take control of their heart health with #CardioSmart tools like this high #bloodpressure infographic. 🔗 Explore more: https://bit.ly/46I6k6F #DontMissABeat #WorldHeartDay

Subclinical primary aldosteronism is an under-recognized driver of cardiovascular risk. Could it be a new target for CV prevention? Read our Circulation editorial —>

Superficial vein thrombosis (SuVT) is characterized by thrombus in the superficial veins, typically in the lower or upper extremities. This Review summarizes the diagnosis and treatment of SuVT. ja.ma/46CnGlh

*At grandson's birthday* Me: ...so that's why you should get your kid enrolled in swim lessons. Son: MOM ARE YOU TELLING DROWNING STORIES TO THE GUESTS AT MY SON'S BIRTHDAY PARTY? Me: Son: Me: I can change.

CDC to recommend looking only one way before crossing street

#TWDFNR: Primary/essential hypertension? Or...primary aldosteronism? JHM Digital Media Fellow Eric Burnett discusses why we might not be screening our patients with elevated blood pressures, and why we should! https://bit.ly/4pymLv7 #VisualAbstract: Sophie Sun 📹: @Eric

📢 New in #JACC: ACC/AHA methodology statements on: 🔹 Core Principles & Development 🔹 Cost/Value (update) 🔹 FDA Processes Together with Circulation, they provide the framework to keep guidelines rigorous, transparent & responsive. 🔗 Explore the statements: https://bit.ly/3IE4EDc #CardioSky #MedSky

Early identification is 🔑 for FH. Use #CardioSmart’s FH infographic to explain types of FH & support patient conversations. To celebrate #FHAwarenessDay, CardioSmart is offering free handouts & posters for a limited ⏰. Learn more & order now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gKKlRk #KnowFH #CardioSky #MedSky

Help your patients better understand #AFib with #CardioSmart’s Spanish infographic! 👇 CardioSmart offers infographics and decision aids in multiple languages to support patient–clinician conversations. Explore the resources: https://bit.ly/4pxad6Y #AFibAwarenessMonth #ACCLATAM #CardioSky #MedSky

You say "happy birthday," I say "Another year older, another loss of 0.9 ml/min of eGFR"

Some information (still not primary data, more like marketing speak) about the Apple Hypertension detection. >2,000 adults wore the watch ~12 hours/day for a month and took BID cuff BP; The watch was “as accurate as the cuff” for detecting signs of HTN what ever that is time.com/7316725/appl...

ACOG reaffirms that acetaminophen is safe for managing pain and fever during pregnancy. No reputable studies support suggestions like those in HHS’s recent announcement linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism; in fact, high-quality studies show no such risk. https://bit.ly/47Wxc59

New in #ASNJASN and at #Hypertension25: In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, Baxdrostat reduced systolic blood pressure in patients with CKD and uncontrolled hypertension. Read more about its safety and efficacy in patients with CKD here: kidney.pub/JASN0849

In patients with localized colorectal cancer and PIK3CA hotspot mutations in exon 9 or 20, daily low-dose aspirin resulted in a significantly lower recurrence rate than placebo. Full ALASCCA phase 3 trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/4mpKXNp #MedSky #Oncology

It’s a beautiful day to go get vaccinated!

T1h Next up – Secondary HTN. The guideline provides a thorough table including 15 causes of secondary HTN with indications for additional testing and diagnostic screening tests for each. #NephJC

T4g 7️⃣Pregnancy thresholds updated - Treat chronic HTN in pregnancy to <140/90 and acute severe HTN ≥160/110 within 30–60 min (COR I, LOE B-R). 📝Are you routinely consulted for hypertension in pregnancy? #NephJC

T4e 5️⃣Primary aldosteronism screening – screen all adults with resistant HTN regardless of potassium level (COR I, LOE B-NR). Continue most antihypertensives except MRA before testing (COR I, LOE C-EO). 📝Is screening worthwhile or should we just be using MRAs earlier? #NephJC

T4i 9️⃣Cognitive protection🧠 - treat to SBP <130 to prevent mild cognitive impairment/dementia (COR I, LOE B-R). 📝Do you think BP control has a significant role in dementia? #NephJC

T3a 1️⃣3️⃣Terminology change – Hypertensive Urgency (BP > 180/120 without target organ damage) is now referred to as Severe HTN. No need for parenteral therapy, best to treat in the outpatient setting. 📝What’s in a name (renal, nephro, kidney)? #NephJC

Proposed mechanism in Nature #NephJC www.nature.com/articles/s41...

T4b 2️⃣Risk-based treatment threshold – Use PREVENT 10-yr CVD risk ≥7.5% to guide drug initiation at ≥130/80; if risk <7.5%, try lifestyle first for 3–6 mo, treat if still ≥130/80 (COR I, LOE B-R). 📝How effective is lifestyle modification in your practice? #NephJC

Interesting study from 2019! #NephJC 8.9% of OSA have PA. Almost 70% of PA have OSA! www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...

T4a 1️⃣BP categories unchanged - normal <120/80, elevated 120–129/<80, stage 1 130–139/80–89, stage 2 ≥140/90 (COR I, LOE B-NR). 📝You know we love to categorize things. Were you hoping for a change? #NephJC

9:39 So ACC/AHA hasn’t updated their guidelines since 2017. Let’s break down what’s different and new! Lots to discuss #NephJC

T2o To round out the discussion on HTN management: Renal Denervation (RDN) Class 2b (weak) recommendation for renal denervation in carefully selected patients with resistant HTN. Initial studies were promising, however in the end RDN only had modest effects (equivalent to adding 1 BP med) #NephJC

T2b It’s pretty much back to the basics for lifestyle (weight loss, exercise, limiting sodium and alcohol, and eating a potassium rich diet). There are a few newcomers though: ✔️Potassium-based salt substitutes (except in CKD, think SSaSS study) ✔️Meditation ✔️Breathing control #NephJC

T1g Following a HTN diagnosis, there is more to evaluate. Here’s the list: ➡️CBC ➡️Serum electrolytes ➡️SCr ➡️Lipid profile ➡️Glucose/A1C ➡️TSH ➡️Urinalysis ➡️UACR (Hooray!) ➡️ECG Are you already doing this? Are there other parameters you routinely monitor? #NephJC

T2n Studies have shown that even moderate weight loss (5-10%) can significantly lower BP. GLP-1 receptor agonists may be effective adjunctive therapy to lower BP when used for weight management in those with BMI ≥27 kg/m2 #NephJC

Captures similar people From the AHA scientific statement on PREVENT: www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/... #nephjc

2 new studies on weight loss 1. Sustained reduction during midlife improved survival and reduced chronic diseases jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... 2. A randomized trial found patient-to-patient care was more effective than professional for weight loss and less CV risk jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Babies don’t have sleep problems, we have problems with their sleep

Neat study showing early treatment initiation improves hypertension control. www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10....

The 2025 AHA/ACC Clinical Performance and Quality Measures for Patients With Chronic Coronary Disease: A Report of the @americanheart.bsky.social @accintouch.bsky.social Joint Committee on Performance Measures @ahajournals.bsky.social @smidtheart.bsky.social www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...

Hypertension management and early HF detection (plus specific read coding for PCN DES) is a enormous focus this year for us in General Practice. Nuances regarding HTN in HF 🤔 This piqued my interest. Presentation executed phenomenally well #BSHMDT2025 #PharmSky #Cardiosky

#Finerenone, glycaemic status, and heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction: A prespecified analysis of the #FINEARTS-HF trial onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... @escardio.bsky.social #CardioSky @

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Neat comparison of hypertension guidelines for CKD @nkf-professionals.bsky.social

Aerobic exercise is so good for your blood pressure!!! @nkf-professionals.bsky.social

Measure blood pressure well! @nkf-professionals.bsky.social

So many benefits from SGLT2i! @drwanpen.bsky.social @nkf-professionals.bsky.social

Exciting options for hypertension on the horizon! @alexchangmd.bsky.social @nkf-professionals.bsky.social

Loving this new #CardioSmart infographic from @accintouch.bsky.social Get for your office so your patients remember the importance of this life saving prescription. #Cardiosky #CVPrev

This State-of-the-Art Review addresses the current understanding on the pathophysiological link between #CVD and #CKD, clinical implications and challenges academic.oup.com/eurheartj/ad... #CardioSky @escardio.bsky.social @cardioobdoc.bsky.social @hvanspall.bsky.social @novitham.bsky.social

In the BPROAD trial, patients with type 2 diabetes had a lower incidence of major cardiovascular outcomes with a systolic blood-pressure target of less than 120 mm Hg than with a target of less than 140 mm Hg. Full trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/4eyDckd #MedSky #CardioSky

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New study shows disparities in statin use after coronary artery calcium (CAC) is identified — highlighting gaps in preventive care. Equity in guideline-based treatment is critical. ow.ly/Grr950Vz5a4 @michaeldshapiro.bsky.social @hsbhatia.bsky.social @aspcardio.bsky.social #CardioSky #MedSky