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AHS Conference Coverage
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AHS Conference Coverage
Atogepant Reduces Blood Pressure in Participants With Migraine, Overweight or Obesity, and Baseline Hypertension
06/04/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
A 1-year interim analysis of a phase 3, multicenter, open-label, 156-week extension study found overall reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure with atogepant 60 mg once daily in persons with...
06/04/2026
Timeline Snapshot
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Timeline Snapshot
Notable FDA Approvals in May
05/29/2026
May 2026 included several FDA drug and biologic approvals across a range of therapeutic areas. This timeline highlights the key alerts our publication covered throughout the month, giving readers a quick,...
05/29/2026
FDA Approval
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FDA Approval
FDA Approval Granted for Baxdrostat (Baxfendy) for Adults With Uncontrolled Hypertension
05/25/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA approved Baxfendy as an adjunctive treatment to lower blood pressure in adults with hypertension not adequately controlled on other antihypertensive medications.
05/25/2026

Interactive Features

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Understanding Trends in Cardiovascular Risk Factors
03/10/2026
Kate Young
The 2026 Cardiovascular Statistics report provides a comprehensive review of trends in major cardiovascular risk factors—including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and smoking—as well as the 5...
03/10/2026
Pop Quiz
Kim Carmichael, MD
Pop Quiz
Risk Factors, Symptoms Associated With Pheochromocytoma
08/13/2023
Do you know the risk factors and symptoms associated with pheochromocytoma? Test your knowledge with this pop quiz series and find out!
08/13/2023
Medication Prescribing
Medication Prescribing
Test Your Knowledge of Resistant Hypertension: Initiating Therapy
08/06/2022
In part 5 of our “Test Your Knowledge” series, Michael Bloch, MD, asks you to review the patient vignette and choose the best course of action in terms of pharmacological therapy.
08/06/2022
Cardiometabolic risk
Michael Bloch, MD
Cardiometabolic risk
Test Your Knowledge of Resistant Hypertension: Established CVD or CKD
06/30/2022
In part 1 of our “Test Your Knowledge” series, Michael Bloch, MD, asks you to pick the patient vignette that best defines resistant hypertension as defined by the ACC/AHA.
06/30/2022
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure
Pop Quiz: BP Targets Before Starting Medication
04/03/2022
Lowering blood pressure before starting pharmacological therapy is important for patients with hypertension. What target should these patients meet before initiating therapy?
04/03/2022

Clinical Insights

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Aldis H. Petriceks, BA
Video
When Is The Most Opportune Time to Assess Older Patients For Orthostatic Hypotension?
11/08/2024

Aldis H. Petriceks, BA

Aldis H. Petriceks, BA
In this video, Aldis H. Petriceks, BA, discusses his team's study, which set out to determine the optimal timepoints for assessing orthostatic hypotension in older adults, as well as the association between...
11/08/2024
Video
Anum Minhas, MD, MHS
Video
Potential Cardiovascular Risks of Estrogens and Progestins
10/26/2024
Anum Minhas, MD, MHS
In this video, Anum Minhas, MD, MHS, discusses the potential cardiovascular risks of estrogens and progestins, the contraceptive recommendation for patients seeking to avoid pregnancy and have a high risk...
10/26/2024
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Anum Minhas, MD, MHS
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Contraceptive Options for Women With Heart Disease, Obesity, Hypertension, or Diabetes
07/26/2024
Anum Minhas, MD, MHS
In this video, Anum Minhas, MD, MHS, discusses recommendations for contraceptives in women with heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, or diabetes in a cardiology setting, including dependable...
07/26/2024
MULTIDISCIPLINARY DIALOGUE, EP. 16
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MULTIDISCIPLINARY DIALOGUE, EP. 16
The Management of Patients With Hypertension Pt. 3
05/12/2024
Anil Harrison, MD
In this podcast, Dr Harrison and Paul Shiu, DO, discuss hypertension urgency and emergency, what happens if hypertension is not properly managed, managing hypertension in the elderly, and in women who are...
05/12/2024
Commentary
Michael Bloch, MD
Commentary
Symptomatic Orthostatic Hypotension Complicating the Management of Chronic Hypertension: A Vexing Clinical Problem With No Easy Solutions
05/01/2024
In this article, Michael J. Bloch, MD, writes about orthostatic hypotension (OH), which is a frequent problem in patients with hypertension, including the approach to diagnosis and management of patients...
05/01/2024