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In patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction, finerenone demonstrated a 16% reduction in the primary composite endpoint of total worsening heart failure events and cardiovascular death compared to placebo.

Clinical research indicates that consistent nut consumption correlates with reduced cardiovascular mortality, with each variety offering distinct nutritional advantages for patient-specific needs.

Improper arm positioning during blood pressure measurement can lead to overestimations of up to 7 mmHg in systolic pressure, potentially altering patient diagnoses and treatment plans.

A meta-analysis of 99 randomized controlled trials suggests that vitamin D supplementation may offer significant cardiometabolic benefits, with the greatest improvements seen in specific population subgroups.

Recent guidelines emphasize four primary medication classes for hypertension management, steering away from older options that may carry higher risks of side effects.