Effect of hormone therapy on blood pressure and hypertension in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Importance: Menopausal hormone therapy (HT) includes a wide variety of hormonal compounds, and its effect on blood pressure is still uncertain.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess evidence regarding the effect of HT on blood pressure in postmenopausal women and its association with arterial hypertension.

Evidence Review: This systematic review and meta-analysis included randomized clinical trials and prospective observational studies.

Use of Electronic Messages in the Follow-Up of Patients With Heart Failure: Randomized Pilot Study.

Heart Failure (HF) has been ide.epsied as an important public health problem, with high morbidity and mortality, despite advances in current therapy. New strategies are demanded to reduce the number of hospitalizations and deaths.