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Is “As-Needed” Blood Pressure Medication Really Needed in Inpatients?

Treating inpatients who had asymptomatic BP elevations was associated with risk for acute kidney injury, myocardial infarction, stroke, or death.

Intensive vs. Standard Blood Pressure Lowering in Patients with Diabetes

In a randomized trial, lowering systolic BP to ≈120 mm Hg resulted in fewer strokes.

Is Accelerated Surgery for Hip Fracture Better for High-Risk Patients?

In patients with hip fracture and an elevated troponin level, rapid surgical intervention was associated with lower mortality.