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Aldosterone synthase inhibition with lorundrostat confers substantial blood pressure (BP)-lowering benefit in people with uncontrolled hypertension, while having a favourable safety profile, according to data from the phase II Target-HTN trial.

Consuming foods with emulsifiers may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) as shown in a large prospective cohort study.

Use of calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) appears to increase the risk of developing glaucoma, suggests a study. In addition, use of systemic beta blockers is associated with lower intraocular pressure (IOP).

Older adults with hypertension who are on blood pressure (BP)-lowering medications are better protected against dementia than those with untreated hypertension, and this is true across all ages in late life, according to an individual participant data meta-analysis.

Two studies presented at ERS 2023 demonstrated the potential of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to address cardiovascular (CV) risks in individuals with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

Adherence to a modified Nordic diet appears protective against cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a non-Nordic population, reveals a study.