First randomized trial shows education for health care professionals can improve guideline implementation

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Adherence to atrial fibrillation (AF) guideline recommendations was found to be poor in clinical practice across Europe, but a structured educational program for health care professionals

Ultrasound device may offer new treatment option for hypertension

A device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys may be able to help some people get their blood pressure under control. A new study led by

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy increase risk of cardiovascular death after giving birth

Rutgers Health researchers have found that hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are strongly associated with fatal cardiovascular disease for up to a year after birth. Among the hypertensive disorders that cause