Why the study?
Can prediction models individualize the projected risk and benefit of intensive versus standard blood pressure control in patients with hypertension?
Can prediction models individualize the projected risk and benefit of intensive versus standard blood pressure control in patients with hypertension?
Prediction models can help tailor the intensity of blood pressure control by estimating individualized risks of MACE/death versus treatment-related serious adverse events.
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May aid individualized BP decisions in hypertension; leaves open prospective validation of net clinical benefit.
Patel et al. (2017) studied this question.
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