Rapid Update 2 – February 2017: Under-implementation of guidance on monitoring of creatinine and potassium in those taking ACE inhibitors or ARBs

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Blood pressure lowering in people with intermediate risk without cardiovascular disease: antihypertensive results from the HOPE-3 trial (Jul-16)

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Hypertension: Lowering blood pressure can work whatever the blood pressure (Feb-16)

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NPC Archive Item: Review aliskiren▼ prescriptions following MHRA safety warning

NOTE – This is an archive post from the NPC and has not been updated since first publication. Therefore, some hyperlinks may no longer be working. Aliskiren: risk of cardiovascular and renal adverse reactions — new contraindications and warnings The combination of aliskiren with ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) has been associated with […]

NPC Archive Item: NICE updates its guidance on management of hypertension

NOTE – This is an archive post from the NPC and has not been updated since first publication. Therefore, some hyperlinks may no longer be working. 10 October 2011 NICE has published updated guidance on the management of hypertension (clinical guideline 127, August 2011). This update was made in collaboration with, and is endorsed by, […]