Why the study?
Does valsartan 80-160mg once daily improve blood pressure response rates in out-patients with mild-to-moderate essential hypertension?
Population
256 out-patients with mild-to-moderate essential hypertension
Design
Cohort, single-blind
Follow-up
8 weeks
Authors
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Supports valsartan titration in mild hypertension; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Does valsartan 80-160mg once daily improve blood pressure response rates in out-patients with mild-to-moderate essential hypertension?
Valsartan 80-160mg once daily is an effective and safe treatment for mild-to-moderate essential hypertension, providing sustained 24-hour blood pressure control.
Lasko et al. (2001) studied this question.
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