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Lower Mortality in NFL Players--if Weight Is Kept in Check The reduction in mortality and cardiovascular disease was observed in the smaller players--defensive backs, quarterbacks, and wide receivers, as well as fullbacks, halfbacks, and running backs, among others. For the true giants of the gridiron, the linemen, cardiovascular disease mortality was not significantly reduced compared with the US population.
Heartwire, February 6, 2012
Focus on CKD Patients With Highest SBP: KEEP A new, contemporary study in real-world patients with chronic kidney disease finds that those with systolic BPs of 140 mm Hg and higher are at the greatest risk of developing end-stage renal disease. Hence the current "goal" in CKD patients of 130 mm Hg should be revised upward, say the authors, making the target easier to achieve and allowing physicians to focus on other aspects of care.
Heartwire, February 6, 2012

What Role Do Nondihydropyridines Have in Patients With CKD? Are these calcium channel blockers useful in patients with kidney disease?
Medscape Pharmacists, January 31, 2012
Who Takes Their Meds? Who Doesn't? Some Clues That Help Henry Black discusses a study that helps define the reasons why people don't adhere to their heart medications and offers some suggestions.
Medscape Cardiology, January 30, 2012