Pediatric hypertension has recently emerged as an important clinical entity. However, it can be difficult to recognize due to the complicated process required to identify [...]

Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a key regulator of the renin angiotensin system (RAS) that acts by degrading angiotensin II (AngII). Within the kidney, ACE2 is [...]

This quality improvement project created a standardized discharge workflow for postpartum hypertension. This project identified a percentage of HDP patients at the practi [...]

In this quality improvement project, a standardized workflow was implemented into the electronic medical record (EMR) to improve the systemic management of hypertensive d [...]

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Current evidence stresses the importance of accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement as the basis of hypertension screening, diagnosis, and management. A quality improvem [...]

Poor sleep efficiency is associated with higher cardiovascular risk. Vascular endothelial function (VEF) is a non-invasive, nitric-oxide-mediated biomarker of cardiovasc [...]

Acute cardiac injury with renal injury (acute cardiorenal syndrome) can induce chronic kidney disease (CKD), but mechanisms by which heart injury signals to kidney are un [...]

Hypertension (HTN) in the United States (US) is prevalent with African Americans suffering from increased disease burden and negative health sequalae when compared to oth [...]