Why the study?
Does hypertension therapy guided by noninvasive hemodynamics with impedance cardiography improve blood pressure control in uncontrolled hypertensive patients on 1 to 3 medications?
Population
164 uncontrolled hypertensive patients on 1 to 3 medications from 11 centers
Comparison
Hypertension therapy guided by noninvasive… vs Standard care
Design
RCT, 3:2 ratio
Follow-up
3 months
Authors
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Supports impedance cardiography-guided therapy for uncontrolled hypertension on 1-3 agents; confirms hemodynamic tailoring superiority in this RCT.
Does hypertension therapy guided by noninvasive hemodynamics with impedance cardiography improve blood pressure control in uncontrolled hypertensive patients on 1 to 3 medications?
Antihypertensive therapy guided by impedance cardiography is more effective than standard care in achieving blood pressure control in uncontrolled hypertensive patients.
Smith et al. (2006) studied this question.