Why the study?
Do calcium-channel blocking agents effectively manage hypertension compared to established agents?
Population
Patients with essential hypertension, particularly the elderly, blacks, and those with low renin activity
Comparison
Calcium-channel blocking agents vs Established antihypertensive agents
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports CCBs in elderly, black, and low-renin hypertension; leaves open need for contemporary RCTs.
Do calcium-channel blocking agents effectively manage hypertension compared to established agents?
Calcium-channel blockers are effective antihypertensive agents that may be particularly useful as first-line therapy in specific patient populations such as the elderly and those of black race.
Y. W. Francis Lam (1988) studied this question.
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