Why the study?
Should blood pressure targets be lower than currently recommended in patients with hypertension?
Should blood pressure targets be lower than currently recommended in patients with hypertension?
This editorial highlights the implications of the SPRINT study, suggesting that blood pressure targets for many hypertensive patients should be lower than current recommendations.
Hypertension is a major public health problem, but experts disagree on blood-pressure targets. For many patients, the SPRINT study suggests, target blood pressure in treating hypertension should be lower than is now recommended, but achieving that goal won't be easy.
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