Studies Conducted at Duke University School of Medicine on Blood Pressure Recently Published (Use of Impedance Cardiography to Guide Blood Pressure Lowering Medication Selection: Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials).

The article discusses research by Anthony J. Viera and colleagues, reported in the American Journal of Hypertension issue on August 19, 2024. The study reviews randomized controlled trials comparing impedance cardiography (ICG)-guided antihypertensive medication selection to usual care, finding that ICG-guided approaches led to better short-term blood pressure control, suggesting that ICG may enhance medication effectiveness in managing hypertension.