Why the study?
Does intensively treated stepped care antihypertensive drug treatment reduce mortality in mild hypertensive patients with or without resting ECG abnormalities compared to referred care?
Does intensively treated stepped care antihypertensive drug treatment reduce mortality in mild hypertensive patients with or without resting ECG abnormalities compared to referred care?
Intensive stepped care antihypertensive treatment significantly reduces mortality in mild hypertensives, with consistent benefits observed in those without baseline resting ECG abnormalities.
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Supports stepped-care BP control in mild hypertension; confirms mortality benefit especially without baseline ECG abnormalities.
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