Why the study?
Does lacidipine safely lower blood pressure without increasing cardiovascular events in patients with hypertension?
Does lacidipine safely lower blood pressure without increasing cardiovascular events in patients with hypertension?
A pooled analysis of 50 trials demonstrates that lacidipine is an effective and well-tolerated antihypertensive agent with a safety profile typical of dihydropyridine calcium antagonists.
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Supports lacidipine for hypertension with class-typical tolerability; reinforces pooled evidence for dihydropyridine calcium antagonists.
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