Why the study?
Treatment patterns at scale can provide insights into health outcomes but remain relatively uncharacterized for hypertension.
Does the number of rounds of hypertension treatment options predict the risk of future hypertension complications in US health-insured patients?
Does the number of rounds of hypertension treatment options predict the risk of future hypertension complications in US health-insured patients?
Multiple rounds of hypertension treatment changes are strongly associated with an increased risk of future hypertension complications, and current initial prescribing patterns often diverge from guideline recommendations.
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