Joseph V. Nally, MD

In reply: Blood pressure targets

Publish date: July 1, 2016

We thank the readers for their important and insightful comments and questions.

Publish date: March 1, 2016

In treating hypertension, lower systolic pressure is better than higher—but with caveats.

Publish date: November 1, 2015

Most of them should, with exceptions due to adverse effects such as angioedema, cough, and hyperkalemia.

Publish date: March 1, 2014

The new report is more evidence-based and focused, outlining a strategy that is simpler and, in some instances, less aggressive.

Publish date: January 1, 2014

Not only a precursor to diabetic nephropathy, albuminuria has been linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes and death.

Publish date: February 1, 2012

In patients on diuretics, fractional excretion of urea should be used in preference to fractional excretion of sodium.