Blood Pressure Management

Avoiding Intensive Systolic Blood Pressure Lowering After Successful Thrombectomy May Improve 1-Year Stroke Recovery: The OPTIMAL-BP Extension

By MedXY 05/31/2026

In OPTIMAL-BP 1-year follow-up, targeting systolic BP <140 mm Hg after successful thrombectomy was associated with worse long-term functional recovery than conventional BP management.

Neurology news

Beyond the Target: Why SBP Trajectories Predict Functional Recovery in Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage

By MedXY 03/20/2026

A pooled analysis of 11,269 patients from the INTERACT and ATACH-II trials reveals that 24-hour systolic blood pressure trajectories, rather than just single targets, significantly influence functional outcomes after intracerebral hemorrhage, with persistent hypertension linked to the highest risk of disability.

Cardiology Neurology news

Early Continuation of Antihypertensive Therapy After Ischemic Stroke Shows No Impact on Clinical Outcomes

By MedXY 01/22/2026

A comprehensive subgroup analysis of the CATIS and CATIS-2 trials reveals that continuing or reinitiating antihypertensive medication immediately after an acute ischemic stroke does not significantly affect mortality or disability rates, providing clinical flexibility for blood pressure management.

Cardiology General Surgery news

Individualized Blood Pressure Targets vs. Standard Care: Insights from the IMPROVE-multi Trial

By MedXY 01/16/2026

The IMPROVE-multi trial found that targeting blood pressure based on preoperative nighttime levels did not reduce postoperative complications compared to a standard MAP target of 65 mm Hg in high-risk abdominal surgery patients.

Anesthesiology Critical Care General Surgery

Proactive Versus Reactive Intraoperative Blood Pressure Management: Insights from the PRETREAT Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 10/13/2025

The PRETREAT trial found that proactive blood pressure management tailored by risk of intraoperative hypotension does not reduce postoperative functional disability compared to standard care in noncardiac surgery.

Anesthesiology General Surgery news Specialties

Intensive vs Conventional Intraoperative Blood Pressure Management: Insights from the BP-CARES Trial on Cardiovascular Outcomes After Major Abdominal Surgery

By MedXY 09/22/2025

The BP-CARES randomized trial found no cardiovascular benefit of intensive intraoperative blood pressure management (MAP ≥80 mm Hg) over conventional targets in high-risk major abdominal surgery patients.

Clinical Updates Critical Care Emergency Medicine Neurology Specialties

Reevaluating Early Blood Pressure Targets in Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Insights from a Multicenter Randomized Trial

By MedXY 09/20/2025

A recent randomized clinical trial comparing augmented to conventional blood pressure targets in acute spinal cord injury found no improvement in 6-month neurological outcomes, challenging current practices and highlighting risks of higher blood pressure management.

Cardiology news Specialties

Optimizing Hypertension Management Through Remote Monitoring: Insights from a Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 08/11/2025

This study demonstrates the superior effectiveness of remote monitoring in reducing blood pressure among hypertensive patients compared to usual care and self-monitoring.

Cardiology news Specialties

How Should People with Hypertension Eat for Better Health? — Dietary Guidelines for Hypertensive Patients

By MedXY 08/05/2025

This article provides practical dietary and lifestyle recommendations to help individuals with hypertension manage their condition and reduce cardiovascular risks.