Why the study?
Does statin therapy improve blood pressure control in patients with hypertension and hypercholesterolemia taking antihypertensive drugs?
Population
130 patients with hypertension taking antihypertensive drugs, comprising 41 with hypercholesterolemia, 44…
Comparison
Statins for 3 months added to antihypertensive… vs Antihypertensive treatment combined with dietary…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
3 months
Authors
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May enhance BP control when added to antihypertensives; leaves open causality and requires RCTs before changing practice.
Does statin therapy improve blood pressure control in patients with hypertension and hypercholesterolemia taking antihypertensive drugs?
The addition of statins to antihypertensive therapy significantly improves blood pressure control in patients with hypertension and hypercholesterolemia.
Borghi et al. (2000) studied this question.
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