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The patient’s ankylosing spondylitis is poorly controlled. He has avoided biologics and is on naproxen only. Now his course is complicated by persistent lower extremity edema. Other than hypertension, his vitals are normal. His spine is kyphotic with reduced mobility. He has 2+ swelling in both legs. After reviewing the labs, suggest your diagnosis.

248 patients with blood pressures of 130/80 mm Hg or higher despite treatment with at least three antihypertensive agents were randomized to baxdrostat once daily for 12 weeks vs. placebo. The aldosterone synthase inhibitor generated dose-related reductions in blood pressure of 8 to 11 mmHg vs. placebo.

Although many studies have claimed that moderate alcohol consumption and drinks such as red wine can be healthy for the human heart, a new study presented at the European Society of Cardiology 2022 meeting takes a contrarian viewpoint and draws a link between alcohol consumption and heart failure in people with hypertension, diabetes, or obesity.

There haven’t been any national guidelines developed for managing patients with stage 1 hypertension who don’t respond to lifestyle modification. This population represents an important guideline gap: most patients with stage 1 hypertension progress to stage 2 hypertension, which increases the risk for cardiovascular events. The AHA has published a scientific statement to fill the gap – if lifestyle modification fails to reduce blood pressure, consider pharmacotherapy.

Can you determine the appropriate case management for a 68-year-old man who is evaluated for an episode of syncope and repeated episodes of near-fainting when standing and working on his tractor? On physical examination, vital signs are normal. Supine blood pressure is 124/78 mm Hg, and pulse rate is 76/min. After the patient stands for three minutes, standing blood pressure is 88/68 mm Hg, and pulse rate is 94/min. The remainder of the examination is normal. How would you proceed?

A study published in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine puts forward a new and systematic approach to diagnosing and managing orthostatic hypotension. The article notes that current approaches to evaluating and managing the disease are based on limited data, but that patients would benefit from more consistent diagnosis and treatment methods.