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This methodology paper describes the rationale and design for monitoring ambulatory blood pressure and arterial compliance in 600 hypertensive patients aged 80 years and older.
Why the study?
Does active treatment with indapamide and perindopril improve ambulatory blood pressure and arterial compliance in hypertensive patients aged 80 years and above?
RCT (n=600)
double-blind
randomized
Yes
Does active treatment with indapamide and perindopril improve ambulatory blood pressure and arterial compliance in hypertensive patients aged 80 years and above?
This methodology paper outlines a side project of the HYVET trial to evaluate ambulatory blood pressure and arterial compliance in hypertensive patients aged 80 and older.
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Will clarify ambulatory BP control and arterial compliance with indapamide-perindopril in octogenarians; extends HYVET with detailed vascular monitoring.
Pinto et al. (2006) conducted an RCT in hypertension (n=600). Indapamide and perindopril vs. Placebo was evaluated on Cerebrovascular and cardiovascular events. This methodology paper describes the rationale and design for monitoring ambulatory blood pressure and arterial compliance in 600 hypertensive patients aged 80 years and older.
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