Why the study?
Do calcium antagonists reduce blood pressure in Japanese patients with hypertension?
Population
Japanese patients with hypertension, including young, middle-aged, and old subjects.
Comparison
Calcium antagonists administered for 12 weeks. vs Standard drug.
Design
Review, double-blind
Follow-up
12 weeks
Authors
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Supports calcium antagonist efficacy for hypertension in Japanese patients; leaves open comparative long-term outcomes versus contemporary agents.
Do calcium antagonists reduce blood pressure in Japanese patients with hypertension?
Calcium antagonists are effective in treating mild, moderate, and severe hypertension across all age groups in Japanese patients, achieving response rates of 64-70%.
Kizuku Kuramoto (1989) studied this question.
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