Why the study?
Does once-daily diltiazem CD reduce blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension?
Does once-daily diltiazem CD reduce blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension?
Once-daily diltiazem CD effectively lowers systolic and diastolic blood pressure over a 24-hour period in patients with essential hypertension, with a side effect profile similar to placebo.
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Supports once-daily diltiazem CD in essential hypertension; confirms 24-hour trough BP efficacy in this RCT.
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