Hypertension News and Articles
Jan 22, 2025
Research Highlights: The oral medication muvalaplin may safely lower high levels of lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a), an independent, inherited risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Muvalaplin is a small molecule inhibitor that prevents the ...
Research Highlights: A clinical trial with adults who have atrial fibrillation (AFib) and an implanted heart device found similar improvements to the amount of time they experienced arrhythmia regardless of whether they received standard care ...
Research Highlights: A study testing a new nasal spray form of the medication bumetanide, a commonly prescribed diuretic, was found to be as safe and well-tolerated (meaning with no significant nasal irritation) in healthy adults in comparison to the ...
Research Highlights: A widely used heart failure medication called sacubitril/valsartan was associated with a lower risk of heart damage compared to placebo among high-risk cancer patients being treated with anthracycline chemotherapy agents. The risk ...