Intensive Blood Pressure Treatment Goals : Evidence for Cardiovascular Protection From Observational Studies and Clinical Trials

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Epidemiologic studies have consistently identified a strong, progressive relationship between blood pressure (BP) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, in a range of systolic BP (SBP) from as low as 90 mm Hg to as high as 180 mm Hg. Clinical trials have demonstrated greater prevention of CVD with more compared with less intensive antihypertensive drug treatment. Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials provide strong evidence for more intensive antihypertensive drug therapy down to an SBP of 130 mm Hg, and to an SBP 120-124 mm Hg in the meta-analysis with the greatest statistical power. In the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) randomization to an SBP treatment goal of <120 mm Hg compared with <140 mm Hg in persons with high CVD risk not only reduced the rate of CVD but also all-cause mortality. These benefits were noted in all of the prestated subgroups of interest, including those ≥65 years of age at baseline. In addition, cognitive impairment was less common in those randomized to the intensive compared with standard treatment. Most clinical practice guidelines recommend an SBP treatment target <130 mm Hg in adults with a high risk of CVD, which is the norm for many patients seen in clinical practice, especially those who are older, have diabetes mellitus, or chronic kidney disease.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

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2022

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:35

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American journal of hypertension - 35(2022), 11 vom: 02. Nov., Seite 905-914

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Whelton, Paul K [VerfasserIn]
Bundy, Joshua D [VerfasserIn]
Carey, Robert M [VerfasserIn]

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Antihypertensive Agents
Antihypertensive treatment
Blood pressure
Blood pressure targets
Blood pressure treatment
Guidelines
Hypertension
Intensive antihypertensive treatment
Journal Article
Meta-Analysis
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

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Date Completed 03.11.2022

Date Revised 08.04.2023

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1093/ajh/hpac045

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NLM339198281