Why the study?
Does lowering diastolic blood pressure to very low levels increase CHD mortality in treated hypertensives?
Population
Treated hypertensives
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports prioritizing stroke prevention in hypertension treatment despite J-curve debate; leaves open ideal diastolic targets.
Does lowering diastolic blood pressure to very low levels increase CHD mortality in treated hypertensives?
Despite the debate over a potential J curve for CHD mortality at low diastolic pressures, the primary benefit of hypertension treatment remains the reduction of stroke risk.
Isles et al. (1992) studied this question.
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