List of works - Michael J. Bloch

12-Month Results From the Unblinded Phase of the RADIANCE-HTN SOLO Trial of Ultrasound Renal Denervation

scientific article published on 01 December 2020

A lower blood pressure goal in patients without diabetes lessens the occurrence of left ventricular hypertrophy

scientific article published on 01 February 2010

AHA scientific statement: new blood pressure targets for high-risk and established coronary artery disease patients

scientific article published on 01 August 2007

Advance trial supports current recommendations for blood pressure goals and not the use of any specific combination of antihypertensive agents in patients with type 2 diabetes

scientific article published on 01 January 2008

African American patients with hypertensive chronic kidney disease receive no benefit on kidney disease progression from the currently recommended blood pressure goal of <130/80 mm Hg unless there is significant proteinuria at baseline: long-term fo

scientific article published on December 17, 2010

Aliskerin, an oral renin inhibitor, in combination with a thiazide diuretic, ace inhibitor, or angiotensin receptor antagonist reduces 24-hour blood pressure and suppresses plasma renin activity

scientific article published on 01 April 2007

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to diagnose hypertension--an idea whose time has come

scientific article published on 09 November 2015

An evidence-based approach to diagnosing renovascular hypertension

scientific article

Analysis of Recent Papers in Hypertension

scientific article published on 01 May 2009

Analysis of Recent Papers in Hypertension Initial Combination Therapy Provides More Prompt Blood Pressure Control and Reduces Cardiovascular Events But Remains Underutilized ⬇️

scientific article published on May 10, 2013

Analysis of Recent Papers in Hypertension Jan Basile, MD, Senior Editor

scientific article published in November 2006

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

scientific article

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

scientific article published on 01 December 2006

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

scientific article published on 01 July 2006

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

scientific article published on 01 May 2007

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

scientific article published on 01 July 2008

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

scientific article published on 01 January 2006

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

scientific article published on 01 September 2008

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

scientific article published on 01 February 2006

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

scientific article published on 01 April 2006

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

scientific article published on 01 December 2008

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

scientific article published on 01 April 2009

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension Jan Basile , MD , Senior Editor

scientific article published on 01 October 2008

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension treatment of hypertension in the setting of acute intracerebral hemorrhage: still no clear answer on the best BP level to intervene or what BP goal to achieve

scientific article published on 11 December 2013

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension, Jan Basile, MD, Senior Editor

scientific article published on 01 February 2009

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension. An angiotensin receptor blocker is more effective than a calcium channel blocker in secondary stroke prevention

scientific article published in August 2005

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension. Lack of legacy effect with more intensive blood pressure control in the long-term follow-up of the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study

scientific article published on 01 January 2009

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension: Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure appears to decrease the incidence of incident hypertension

scientific article published on 14 December 2012

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension: a simple office-based tool to predict the development of hypertension

scientific article published on 01 May 2008

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension: differences in central aortic blood pressure explain outcome differences in ASCOT: the CAFE substudy; and rimonabant improves multiple cardiometabolic parameters in overweight and obese individuals

scientific article published on 01 May 2006

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension: nighttime administration of at least one antihypertensive medication is associated with better blood pressure control and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes or chronic kidney disease

scientific article

Angiotensin receptor blocker use may decrease the incidence and progression of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in older men but the strength of the evidence is questionable

scientific article published on 01 June 2010

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors found unsafe at any time during pregnancy

Blood pressure control rates in Spain are further improved using daytime ambulatory measurements than when using conventional office based measurement

scientific article published on 01 April 2007

Blood pressure effects of SGLT2 inhibitors make them an attractive option in diabetic patients with hypertension

scientific article published in March 2016

Blood pressure reduction appears more important than specific antihypertensive agent used to improve diastolic function

scientific article published on 01 September 2007

British hypertension society recommends that beta-blockers are no longer indicated as initial treatment of hypertension: has the pendulum swung too far?

scientific article published on 01 February 2007

Cardiovascular Outcomes According to Systolic Blood Pressure in Patients With and Without Diabetes: An ACCOMPLISH Substudy

scientific article published on 28 March 2016

Chlorthalidone reduces 24-hour ambulatory systolic blood pressure more than hydrochlorothiazide

scientific article published on 01 June 2006

Cholesterol ester transfer protein inhibition with torcetrapib leads to an increase in cardiovascular events: an effect that is unlikely to be the result of increases in blood pressure alone

scientific article published in February 2008

Chronotherapy in patients with chronic kidney disease to reduce nighttime blood pressure--not ready for prime time

scientific article published on 01 March 2008

Clinical insights into the diagnosis and management of atherosclerotic renal artery disease

scientific article published on September 2006

Combination angiotensin receptor blocker-neutral endopeptidase inhibitor provides additive blood pressure reduction over angiotensin receptor blocker alone

scientific article published on 20 August 2010

Comparative effectiveness of medical therapy compared with initial percutaneous intervention in the treatment of atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis

scientific article published on 01 March 2007

Correction of thiazide-induced hypokalemia prevents hyperglycemia and incident diabetes mellitus

scientific article published on 01 October 2006

Defining the role of angiotensin receptor blocker therapy in Japanese persons with underlying vascular disease: the Jikei Heart Study

scientific article published on 01 July 2007

Determining the Relative Antihypertensive Potency and Relative Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Associated With Different Thiazide and Thiazide‐Type Diuretics ⬇️

scientific article published on February 27, 2013

Development of new-onset diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased risk for cardiac morbidity: the VALUE Trial

scientific article published on 01 November 2007

Diagnosis and management of renovascular disease and renovascular hypertension

scientific article published on May 2007

Do angiotensin receptor antagonists decrease hsCRP independent of blood pressure - and does it matter?

scientific article published on January 2007

Effects of a calcium channel blocker and a statin-based treatment regimen in the Anglo-Scandinavian Cardiac Outcomes Trial

scientific article published on 01 February 2007

Endovascular ultrasound renal denervation to treat hypertension (RADIANCE-HTN SOLO): a multicentre, international, single-blind, randomised, sham-controlled trial

scientific article published on 23 May 2018

Exposure to Air Pollution Increases the Incidence of Hypertension and Diabetes in Black Women Living in Los Angeles ⬇️

scientific article published on August 28, 2012

Heart failure in people younger than 50 years is more common in black than white Americans and is closely associated with poorly treated and controlled hypertension: the CARDIA study

scientific article published on 01 July 2009

High adherence to antihypertensive therapy is rare but when present is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular events

scientific article published on 01 March 2010

History and Justification of a National Blood Pressure Measurement Validated Device Listing

scientific article published on 01 February 2019

Hypertension patients with multiple comorbidities are more likely to have their BP controlled within the VA healthcare system: unfounded concerns about pay-for-performance

scientific article published on 01 October 2009

Hypertension prevalence increases and hypertension control rates improve in the United States: 2003-2004

scientific article published on 01 February 2007

Identifying and managing factors that interfere with or worsen blood pressure control

scientific article published on March 2010

In navigator, the angiotensin receptor blocker valsartin modestly reduced the progression to type 2 diabetes but had no effect on cardiovascular events in higher-risk patients with impaired glucose tolerance

scientific article published on 20 August 2010

Intensive blood pressure control in children slows progression of chronic kidney disease

scientific article published on 01 July 2010

Is there accord in ACCORD? Lower blood pressure targets in type 2 diabetes does not lead to fewer cardiovascular events except for reductions in stroke

scientific article published on 01 July 2010

Largest meta-analysis to date suggests that patients at risk for cardiovascular disease events derive benefit from antihypertensive therapy regardless of baseline blood pressure and to reduce vascular events, lowering blood pressure is more importan

scientific article published on 01 December 2009

Lower levels of microalbuminuria are associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease and death in hypertensive subjects

scientific article published on 01 September 2005

Meta-analysis concludes angiotensin receptor blocker use increases the risk of developing cancer: concerns about the science and the message

scientific article published on 24 August 2010

New British guidelines mandate ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to diagnose hypertension in all patients: not ready for prime time in the United States

scientific article published on 26 September 2011

Number of visits at goal blood pressure is associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes--a post hoc analysis of the INVEST trial

scientific article published on 01 October 2007

Ostial renal artery stent placement in patients 75 years of age or older

scientific article published on 01 October 2001

Overcoming racial and ethnic disparities in blood pressure control: a patient-centered approach to cross-cultural communication

scientific article published in August 2008

Partners in lowering cholesterol: comparison of a multidisciplinary educational program, monetary incentives, or usual care in the treatment of dyslipidemia identified among employees

scientific article published in July 2006

Patient Self‐management Improves Blood Pressure Control ⬇️

scientific article published on December 13, 2010

Percutaneous revascularization of the renal arteries offers no evidence of clinical benefit in patients with atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis--the ASTRAL trial

scientific article published on 01 April 2010

Policy Change for Deep Vein Thrombosis: Effects on Length of Stay and Hospitalization Costs of Moving From Warfarin to Direct Oral Anticoagulants

scientific article published on 11 January 2019

Potential role of the endocannabinoid receptor antagonist rimonabant in the management of cardiometabolic risk: a narrative review of available data

scientific article

Prediction rule for renal artery stenosis

scientific article published on 01 August 1999

Prevention of recurrent pulmonary edema in patients with bilateral renovascular disease through renal artery stent placement

scientific article

Primary hyperaldosteronism in patients with resistant hypertension may be less prevalent than previously reported: evidence against an epidemic

scientific article published on 01 August 2008

Prior incarceration is associated with an increased risk for developing hypertension

scientific article published on 01 August 2009

Renal vascular disease: medical management, angioplasty, and stenting

scientific article

Renin-Angiotensin System Blockade in COVID-19: Good, Bad, or Indifferent?

scientific article published on 01 July 2020

Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockade in high-risk hypertensive patients: current approaches and future trends ⬇️

scientific article published on October 21, 2010

Review of recent literature in hypertension: updated clinical practice guidelines for chronic kidney disease now include albuminuria in the classification system

scientific article published on 30 September 2013

Review of recent literature: Existing kidney disease classification guideline needs to incorporate degree of proteinuria with estimated glomerular filtration rate to more accurately predict cardiovascular and renal risk

scientific article published on August 2010

Routine office blood pressure measurements are often higher than standardized or ambulatory readings

scientific article published on 01 March 2006

Self measurement of blood pressure at home should complement rather than replace office blood pressure management

scientific article published on 01 April 2008

Short-term treatment of sleep apnea with nocturnal continuous positive airway pressure does not improve blood pressure in patients with well controlled hypertension

scientific article published in September 2006

Should patients with obesity and hypertension be treated differently from those who are not obese?

scientific article published in March 2014

Six-Month Results of Treatment-Blinded Medication Titration for Hypertension Control Following Randomization to Endovascular Ultrasound Renal Denervation or a Sham Procedure in the RADIANCE-HTN SOLO Trial

scientific article published on 17 March 2019

Spironolactone found effective for patients with resistant hypertension in ASCTT-BPLA

scientific article published on 01 July 2007

Spironolactone is More Effective Than Eplerenone at Lowering Blood Pressure in Patients With Primary Aldosteronism ⬇️

scientific article published on July 14, 2011

Spironolactone is the Most Effective "add-on" Medication For Resistant Hypertension

scientific article

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet-Promise Unmet

scientific article published on 20 May 2017

The Rheos Pivotol trial evaluating baroreflex activation therapy fails to meet efficacy and safety end points in resistant hypertension: back to the drawing board

The diagnosis and management of renovascular disease: a primary care perspective. Part I. Making the diagnosis

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The diagnosis and management of renovascular disease: a primary care perspective. Part II. Issues in management

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The presence of hyperlipidemia predicts the future risk of hypertension

scientific article published on March 2006

Thresholds for diastolic blood pressure reduction in older patients with isolated systolic hypertension appear to be different depending on the presence or absence of underlying coronary heart disease

scientific article published on 01 December 2007

Treating hypertension in the oldest of the old reduces total mortality: results of the Hypertension in the Very Elderly Trial (HYVET)

scientific article published on 01 June 2008

Treating the Black Hypertensive in 2010: Achieve Lower Targets While Awaiting More Definitive Evidence ⬇️

scientific article published on December 13, 2010

Type B aortic dissection complicating renal artery angioplasty and stent placement

scientific article published on April 2001

UK Guidelines Call for Routine 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in All Patients to Make the Diagnosis of Hypertension-Not Ready for Prime Time in the United States ⬇️

scientific article published on 07 November 2011

What Does ALLHAT Tell Us About Dyslipidemia From the Hypertension Specialist Perspective? ⬇️

scientific article published on June 4, 2013

What Should be the Target Blood Pressure in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease? Data From the Kidney Early Evaluation Program ⬇️

scientific article published on April 26, 2012

List of works by Michael J. Bloch

12-Month Results From the Unblinded Phase of the RADIANCE-HTN SOLO Trial of Ultrasound Renal Denervation

A lower blood pressure goal in patients without diabetes lessens the occurrence of left ventricular hypertrophy

AHA scientific statement: new blood pressure targets for high-risk and established coronary artery disease patients

Advance trial supports current recommendations for blood pressure goals and not the use of any specific combination of antihypertensive agents in patients with type 2 diabetes

African American patients with hypertensive chronic kidney disease receive no benefit on kidney disease progression from the currently recommended blood pressure goal of <130/80 mm Hg unless there is significant proteinuria at baseline: long-term fo

Aliskerin, an oral renin inhibitor, in combination with a thiazide diuretic, ace inhibitor, or angiotensin receptor antagonist reduces 24-hour blood pressure and suppresses plasma renin activity

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to diagnose hypertension--an idea whose time has come

An evidence-based approach to diagnosing renovascular hypertension

Analysis of Recent Papers in Hypertension

Analysis of Recent Papers in Hypertension Initial Combination Therapy Provides More Prompt Blood Pressure Control and Reduces Cardiovascular Events But Remains Underutilized ⬇️

Analysis of Recent Papers in Hypertension Jan Basile, MD, Senior Editor

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension Jan Basile , MD , Senior Editor

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension treatment of hypertension in the setting of acute intracerebral hemorrhage: still no clear answer on the best BP level to intervene or what BP goal to achieve

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension, Jan Basile, MD, Senior Editor

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension. An angiotensin receptor blocker is more effective than a calcium channel blocker in secondary stroke prevention

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension. Lack of legacy effect with more intensive blood pressure control in the long-term follow-up of the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension: Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure appears to decrease the incidence of incident hypertension

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension: a simple office-based tool to predict the development of hypertension

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension: differences in central aortic blood pressure explain outcome differences in ASCOT: the CAFE substudy; and rimonabant improves multiple cardiometabolic parameters in overweight and obese individuals

Analysis of recent papers in hypertension: nighttime administration of at least one antihypertensive medication is associated with better blood pressure control and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes or chronic kidney disease

Angiotensin receptor blocker use may decrease the incidence and progression of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in older men but the strength of the evidence is questionable

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors found unsafe at any time during pregnancy

Blood pressure control rates in Spain are further improved using daytime ambulatory measurements than when using conventional office based measurement

Blood pressure effects of SGLT2 inhibitors make them an attractive option in diabetic patients with hypertension

Blood pressure reduction appears more important than specific antihypertensive agent used to improve diastolic function

British hypertension society recommends that beta-blockers are no longer indicated as initial treatment of hypertension: has the pendulum swung too far?

Cardiovascular Outcomes According to Systolic Blood Pressure in Patients With and Without Diabetes: An ACCOMPLISH Substudy

Chlorthalidone reduces 24-hour ambulatory systolic blood pressure more than hydrochlorothiazide

Cholesterol ester transfer protein inhibition with torcetrapib leads to an increase in cardiovascular events: an effect that is unlikely to be the result of increases in blood pressure alone

Chronotherapy in patients with chronic kidney disease to reduce nighttime blood pressure--not ready for prime time

Clinical insights into the diagnosis and management of atherosclerotic renal artery disease

Combination angiotensin receptor blocker-neutral endopeptidase inhibitor provides additive blood pressure reduction over angiotensin receptor blocker alone

Comparative effectiveness of medical therapy compared with initial percutaneous intervention in the treatment of atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis

Correction of thiazide-induced hypokalemia prevents hyperglycemia and incident diabetes mellitus

Defining the role of angiotensin receptor blocker therapy in Japanese persons with underlying vascular disease: the Jikei Heart Study

Determining the Relative Antihypertensive Potency and Relative Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Associated With Different Thiazide and Thiazide‐Type Diuretics ⬇️

Development of new-onset diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased risk for cardiac morbidity: the VALUE Trial

Diagnosis and management of renovascular disease and renovascular hypertension

Do angiotensin receptor antagonists decrease hsCRP independent of blood pressure - and does it matter?

Effects of a calcium channel blocker and a statin-based treatment regimen in the Anglo-Scandinavian Cardiac Outcomes Trial

Endovascular ultrasound renal denervation to treat hypertension (RADIANCE-HTN SOLO): a multicentre, international, single-blind, randomised, sham-controlled trial

Exposure to Air Pollution Increases the Incidence of Hypertension and Diabetes in Black Women Living in Los Angeles ⬇️

Heart failure in people younger than 50 years is more common in black than white Americans and is closely associated with poorly treated and controlled hypertension: the CARDIA study

High adherence to antihypertensive therapy is rare but when present is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular events

History and Justification of a National Blood Pressure Measurement Validated Device Listing

Hypertension patients with multiple comorbidities are more likely to have their BP controlled within the VA healthcare system: unfounded concerns about pay-for-performance

Hypertension prevalence increases and hypertension control rates improve in the United States: 2003-2004

Identifying and managing factors that interfere with or worsen blood pressure control

In navigator, the angiotensin receptor blocker valsartin modestly reduced the progression to type 2 diabetes but had no effect on cardiovascular events in higher-risk patients with impaired glucose tolerance

Intensive blood pressure control in children slows progression of chronic kidney disease

Is there accord in ACCORD? Lower blood pressure targets in type 2 diabetes does not lead to fewer cardiovascular events except for reductions in stroke

Largest meta-analysis to date suggests that patients at risk for cardiovascular disease events derive benefit from antihypertensive therapy regardless of baseline blood pressure and to reduce vascular events, lowering blood pressure is more importan

Lower levels of microalbuminuria are associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease and death in hypertensive subjects

Meta-analysis concludes angiotensin receptor blocker use increases the risk of developing cancer: concerns about the science and the message

New British guidelines mandate ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to diagnose hypertension in all patients: not ready for prime time in the United States

Number of visits at goal blood pressure is associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes--a post hoc analysis of the INVEST trial

Ostial renal artery stent placement in patients 75 years of age or older

Overcoming racial and ethnic disparities in blood pressure control: a patient-centered approach to cross-cultural communication

Partners in lowering cholesterol: comparison of a multidisciplinary educational program, monetary incentives, or usual care in the treatment of dyslipidemia identified among employees

Patient Self‐management Improves Blood Pressure Control ⬇️

Percutaneous revascularization of the renal arteries offers no evidence of clinical benefit in patients with atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis--the ASTRAL trial

Policy Change for Deep Vein Thrombosis: Effects on Length of Stay and Hospitalization Costs of Moving From Warfarin to Direct Oral Anticoagulants

Potential role of the endocannabinoid receptor antagonist rimonabant in the management of cardiometabolic risk: a narrative review of available data

Prediction rule for renal artery stenosis

Prevention of recurrent pulmonary edema in patients with bilateral renovascular disease through renal artery stent placement

Primary hyperaldosteronism in patients with resistant hypertension may be less prevalent than previously reported: evidence against an epidemic

Prior incarceration is associated with an increased risk for developing hypertension

Renal vascular disease: medical management, angioplasty, and stenting