Key result
A cardiovascular risk management package decreased systolic blood pressure more than usual care, although over 50% of patients still had uncontrolled hypertension at 12 months.
Why the study?
Does a cardiovascular risk management package improve systolic blood pressure in hypertensive patients in low-resource primary care settings?
Population
2397 patients with baseline hypertension in primary care facilities in low-resource settings
Comparison
Cardiovascular risk management package including… vs Usual care
Design
RCT, Cluster-randomized: 10 pairs of primary care facilities in each region…
Follow-up
12 months
Authors
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Supports adoption of risk management packages in low-resource primary care; extends RCT evidence for BP lowering strategies.
RCT (n=2,397)
Cluster-randomized
Yes
Does a cardiovascular risk management package improve systolic blood pressure in hypertensive patients in low-resource primary care settings?
A simple cardiovascular risk management package implemented in primary care in low-resource settings effectively reduces blood pressure compared to usual care.
Mendis et al. (2009) conducted an RCT in Hypertension (n=2,397). Cardiovascular risk management package vs. Usual care was evaluated on Systolic blood pressure change from baseline to 12 months. A cardiovascular risk management package decreased systolic blood pressure more than usual care, although over 50% of patients still had uncontrolled hypertension at 12 months.
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