Why the study?
Do atenolol, captopril, and verapamil SR affect quality of life in black men and women with mild to moderate hypertension?
Population
306 black men and women with mild to moderate hypertension
Comparison
Atenolol, captopril, or verapamil SR vs Active comparators
Design
RCT, Randomly assigned to a stable or forced-dose titration sequence…
Follow-up
8 weeks
Authors
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Supports verapamil SR preference for BP control in black hypertensives; extends evidence of preserved quality of life with these agents.
Do atenolol, captopril, and verapamil SR affect quality of life in black men and women with mild to moderate hypertension?
Atenolol, captopril, and verapamil SR effectively control blood pressure without negative effects on quality of life in black patients with mild to moderate hypertension.
Sydney H. Croog (1990) studied this question.
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