Hypertension

Renal artery stenosis: A correctable cause of resistant hypertension

Stephenie Dupler, BS, Paul M. Zack, MD; Abdulfatah Osman, MD March 12, 2012

A patient whose blood pressure had previously been well-controlled on a beta-blocker  and an ACE inhibitor experiences rising BP levels and dyspnea on exertion.

Can an ACE inhibitor reduce the risk of  developing progressive renal disease?

Lauren Jewett, MMS, PA-C, Mark E. Archambault, DHSc, PA-C September 15, 2011

Using CCBs to treat hypertension in African Americans based on the perception that they have increased efficacy may do little to prevent ESRD.

An atypical case of ARB-associated angioedema of the small intestine

Brennan Bowker, MHS, PA-C, Dawn Colomb-Lippa, MHS, PA-C May 09, 2011

A patient with a history of hypertension and myasthenia gravis reports worsening bouts of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Osteoporosis and pregnancy-induced hypertension

Holly West, MPAS, PA-C March 17, 2011

Osteoporosis and pregnancy-induced hypertension are discussed in an easy to read review format, with an emphasis on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. A sample question is provided for each subject to test your knowledge.

A female patient with shortness of breath at rest and fluid retention

Cynthia Cawley, PA-C, MPM, Srinivas Murali, MD January 28, 2011

A patient with a history significant for pulmonary arterial hypertension presents with shortness of breath and jugular venous distention.

Hypertension:  Is BP out of  control or uncontrolled?

From CSAC, the Clinical and Scientific Affairs Council of the AAPA September 14, 2010

The condition is prevalent in all patient populations despite the availability of evidence-based guidelines for effective treatment and management.

Emergency or urgency? How to effectively manage a hypertensive crisis

Kishore Kuppasani, MS, MPA, PA-C, Alluru S. Reddi, MD, PhD August 03, 2010

Distinguishing between hypertensive emergency and urgency is paramount to preventing target organ damage.

CME Posttest: Anterior shoulder dislocation; Hypertensive crisis

August 03, 2010

August 2010

What is hypertension?

Mary L. Hewett, PA-C, MS July 14, 2010

Hypertension is defined and how it is diagnosed is explained, including the severity levels for BP measurements.

Unexplained hypertension and hypokalemia in a young man

Tom Vascik, MS, PA-C December 22, 2009

The patient's recent behavior and lack of sympathomimetic symptoms hide the cause of his presenting conditions.

CME Posttest: Hypertension treatment; Posttraumatic stress disorder

September 03, 2009

September 2009

Five steps to more effective treatment of hypertension in primary care

Margaret Allen, PA-C September 02, 2009

Hypertension should be controlled early and aggressively. These pointers can help streamline decisions for optimal long-term care.

Does treatment of new-onset hypertension reduce risk of stroke in the elderly?

Ashley D. Finch, PA-C; Karen Graham, MPAS, PA-C August 12, 2009

A search of the medical literature turned up three studies in which the benefits of treating hypertension in persons 80 years and older was demonstrated.

QRS: Hypertension; Herpes zoster

Marilyn E. Olsen, PA-C, MHS; Amy Mercantini Klingler, MS, PA-C January 01, 2009

Product: Cleviprex

From the Editors of the PAPR November 01, 2008

Improving outcomes in renal disease

Ray Galley, PA-C, MPH September 01, 2006

CKD often progresses to ESRD despite clinicians' and patients' best efforts. But its progression can be delayed, enabling patients to postpone renal replacement therapy and kidney transplantation.

Hypertension in children and adolescents: Lost between the age gap

Katia Murphy-Blount, PA-C; Shelia Palmer, PA-C, MBA, MHA March 01, 2006

In 2003, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) provided a large national database on normative BP levels throughout childhood and revised BP tables to include the 50th, 90th, 95th, and 99th percentiles by gender, age, and height. These data permit clinicians to identify children with abnormally elevated BP and to define hypertension in children and adolescents as systolic BP and/or diastolic BP that, on repeated measurement, is above the 95th percentile (higher than 120/80 mm Hg).