Why the study?
Does verapamil reduce left ventricular mass compared to atenolol in elderly patients with hypertension?
Population
42 elderly patients with hypertension and mild ventricular hypertrophy
Comparison
Verapamil for six months vs Atenolol for six months
Design
RCT, randomized
Follow-up
six months
Authors
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Verapamil may be preferred over atenolol for LV-mass regression in elderly hypertension; extends evidence on class-specific effects on hypertrophy.
Does verapamil reduce left ventricular mass compared to atenolol in elderly patients with hypertension?
In elderly hypertensive patients, verapamil effectively reduces left ventricular mass and improves diastolic filling without impairing systolic function, unlike atenolol.
Schulman et al. (1990) studied this question.
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