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Nighttime administration of antihypertensive medication: a review of chronotherapy in hypertension
Hyun-Jin Kim, Sang-Ho Jo
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(2):205-214. Published online November 16, 2023
Hypertension remains a global health concern because of suboptimal blood pressure control despite advancements in antihypertensive treatments. Chronotherapy, defined as evening or bedtime administration of medication based on biological rhythms, is emerging as a potential strategy to improve blood p..
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Omega-3 fatty acids and atrial fibrillation
Ji Hye Huh, Sang-Ho Jo
Korean J Intern Med. 2023;38(3):282-289. Published online December 14, 2022
Although some clinical trials have demonstrated reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease with the use of omega-3 fatty acids, others have found an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia worldwide. It is associated with high morbidity and mor..
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Cardiology
The effect of beta-blockers in acute heart failure according to heart rate
Hyun-Jin Kim, Sang-Ho Jo, Min-Ho Lee, Won-Woo Seo, Jin-Oh Choi, Kyu-Hyung Ryu
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(4):898-905. Published online September 21, 2020
Background/Aims: Beta-blockers (BBs) have been shown to improve clinical outcomes in heart failure (HF) patients. We evaluated the prescribing status of BBs in patients with HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) at discharge according to the presence or not of bradycardia, and its effect on prog..
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Apparent treatment-resistant hypertension among ambulatory hypertensive patients: a cross-sectional study from 13 general hospitals
Sehun Kim, Jin Joo Park, Mi-Seung Shin, Choong Hwan Kwak, Bong-Ryeol Lee, Sung-Ji Park, Hae-Young Lee, Sang-Hyun Kim, Seok-Min Kang, Byung-Su Yoo, Joong-Wha Chung, Si Wan Choi, Sang-Ho Jo, Jinho Shin, Dong-Ju Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(4):888-897. Published online June 7, 2021
Background/Aims: To examine the prevalence and clinical characteristics of apparent treatment-resistant hypertension among ambulatory hypertensive patients.
Methods: We enrolled adult ambulatory hypertensive patients at 13 well-qualified general hospitals in Korea from January to June 2012. Apparen..
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Comparison of calcium-channel blockers for long-term clinical outcomes in patients with vasospastic angina
Sung Eun Kim, Sang-Ho Jo, Seung Hwan Han, Kwan Yong Lee, Sung Ho Her, Min-Ho Lee, Won-Woo Seo, Seong-Sik Cho, Sang Hong Baek
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(1):124-134. Published online February 24, 2020
Background/Aims: Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are the most widely prescribed medication for patients with vasospastic angina (VA). However, few studies have compared the prognosis of VA patients who are prescribed different CCBs.
Methods: We enrolled 2,960 patients who received provocation test ..
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Can the liver tell us about the heart? An old story revisited
Sang-Ho Jo
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(3):292-293. Published online May 1, 2013
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