Why the study?
Does nifedipine GITS reduce 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure similarly to diuretics in patients with mild-to-moderate essential hypertension?
Does nifedipine GITS reduce 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure similarly to diuretics in patients with mild-to-moderate essential hypertension?
Long-term treatment with nifedipine GITS provides similar 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure reduction and cardiovascular protection compared to diuretic therapy in mild-to-moderate hypertension.
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Nifedipine GITS matches diuretics for 24-hour BP control and CV protection; confirms therapeutic equivalence in mild-to-moderate hypertension.
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