Blood Pressure Control

ED-Delivered Education Plus mHealth Lowers Systolic BP — TOUCHED Trial Shows a Modest but Meaningful 4.9 mm Hg Reduction at 6 Months

By MedXY 12/05/2025

The TOUCHED randomized trial found that an ED-initiated education plus mHealth and pharmacist/APRN consultation reduced systolic blood pressure by 4.9 mm Hg at 6 months versus usual care in patients discharged with elevated BP.

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Dissecting the Care Bundle: Mediation Analysis of Key Components Driving Improved Outcomes in INTERACT3 for Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage

By MedXY 09/22/2025

Mediation analysis of INTERACT3 reveals that systolic blood pressure and blood glucose control are primary drivers of functional recovery benefits in acute intracerebral hemorrhage care bundles.

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Equally Effective Dual Therapy Combinations for Hypertension in Indian Patients: Insights from a Landmark Randomized Trial

By MedXY 09/19/2025

This multicenter randomized trial in India shows that three dual antihypertensive combinations—amlodipine-perindopril, perindopril-indapamide, and amlodipine-indapamide—are equally effective and well-tolerated for 24-hour blood pressure control in South Asian adults.

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Amiloride vs Spironolactone for Resistant Hypertension: A New Alternative Backed by Randomized Trial Evidence

By MedXY 09/19/2025

A recent randomized clinical trial demonstrates amiloride's noninferiority to spironolactone in lowering systolic blood pressure in resistant hypertension, offering a promising alternative therapy.

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Baxdrostat: A Promising New Agent for Managing Uncontrolled and Resistant Hypertension

By MedXY 09/11/2025

Baxdrostat, a novel aldosterone synthase inhibitor, significantly reduces systolic blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled or resistant hypertension, offering a new therapeutic option with a favorable safety profile.

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Balancing Benefits and Harms of Intensive Blood Pressure Control Across Cardiovascular Risk Levels

By MedXY 08/12/2025

Intensive blood pressure control reduces cardiovascular events across all risk levels, with greater absolute benefits in higher-risk patients despite increased adverse events, supporting tailored treatment based on cardiovascular risk.