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The HCPLive hypertension page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on high blood pressure. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos and research on the therapies and development of treatments for hypertension, and more.
February 10, 2026
Video
Bress highlights the potential shortcomings of relying on the Apple Watch as a diagnostic tool for hypertension, discussing its potential for false negatives.
February 09, 2026
Article
Hardy discussed the disparity between treatment access and usage, highlighting the fact that most patients are within 10 mmHg of guideline recommendations.
January 28, 2026
The new approval allows for repeat administration of iDose TR, modifying the existing single-administration label.
Frikke-Schmidt discusses the newfound genetic correlation between vascular-related dementia and an increased BMI, partially mediated by high blood pressure.
January 22, 2026
Palaniappan explains what steps to take in managing cardiovascular disease risk among a population that does not adhere to the Life’s Essential 8 guidelines.
January 21, 2026
Despite being considered superior to in-clinic measurements, a substantial number of patients do not follow the HBPM guideline recommendations of 12 readings per week.
January 14, 2026
Global analysis links elevated BMI and low physical activity to rising hypertension-related chronic kidney disease burden, with deaths projected to increase through 2050.
December 04, 2025
Catch up with major FDA decisions, critical conference news, and more.
December 02, 2025
The submission follows positive results from the BaxHTN trial, which saw the investigational aldosterone synthase inhibitor improve systolic BP versus placebo.
November 28, 2025
Yan discusses the reversion of 50-year trends in mortality and the steps needed to reduce these rates back to pre-pandemic levels.