How well can blood pressure be controlled? Progress report on the Systolic Hypertension in Europe Follow-Up Study (Syst-Eur 2)

How well can blood pressure be controlled? Progress report on the Systolic Hypertension in Europe Follow-Up Study (Syst-Eur 2)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled Systolic Hypertension in Europe trial (Syst-Eur 1) proved that blood pressure (BP) lowering therapy starting with nitrendipine reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications in elder...

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Main Authors: Sarti Cinzia, Nachev Choudomir, Mantov Stefan, Laks Tovio, Leonetti Gastone, Kermova Rumjana, Fletcher Astrid E, Celis Hilde, Birkenhäger Willem H, Bulpitt Christopher J, Beleva Sonia, Staessen Jan A, Thijs Lutgarde, Tuomilehto Jaakko, Fagard Robert H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2001-10-01
Series:Current Controlled Trials in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
calcium-channel blockers
elderly
isolated systolic hypertension
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/cvm-2-6-298

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/cvm-2-6-298

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