Why the study?
Does reducing alcohol intake improve blood pressure control in treated essential hypertensive males?
Population
44 males with treated essential hypertension and a moderate-to-heavy alcohol intake
Comparison
Reduced alcohol intake while maintaining usual… vs Normal drinking habits while maintaining usual…
Design
RCT, randomized controlled crossover trial
Authors
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Reducing alcohol intake improves BP control in treated hypertensive men; confirms independent benefit of this lifestyle intervention in RCT.
Does reducing alcohol intake improve blood pressure control in treated essential hypertensive males?
Curtailing moderate to heavy alcohol intake independently improves blood pressure control in treated essential hypertensive males.
Puddey et al. (1986) studied this question.
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