the American Heart Association's recommendations for treating hypertension

August 2007

You'll see changes in the American Heart Association's recommendations for treating hypertension.

The big changes are lower BP goals for many patients...and NOT using beta-blockers for uncomplicated hypertension.

BP < 130/80 will be the new goal for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD)...and those at high risk for it.

Get concise, unbiased advice for effective drug therapy, plus CE/CME

Prescriber's Letter includes:

12 issues every year, with brief articles about new meds and guidelines
48+ CE courses, including the popular CE-in-the-Letter
Quick reference drug comparison charts
Access to the entire archive

Subscribe Today!

Already a subscriber? Log in

Volume pricing available. Get a quote

Table of Contents

the American Heart Association's recommendations for treating hypertension
STIs sexually transmitted disease (STD) called Mycoplasma genitalium
Supplements selenium might INCREASE diabetes risk
Pediatrics ondansetron (Zofran) being used more "off-label" for vomiting due to viral illnesses in children
Fibromyalgia Lyrica (pregabalin) for fibromyalgia
Dermatology SPF ratings on sunscreen aren't as useful as most people think
whether fish oil supplements are safe
Cardiology Exforge, the new combo product for hypertension
Cardiology whether there's any difference with the new Niaspan tablets
Poison Prevention ingestion of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (Purell, etc) can cause alcohol poisoning
Med Adherence Medication non-adherence is "America's other drug problem"
A new inhaler for asthma called Symbicort