How low can you go? Achieved blood pressure and cardiovascular outcomes.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
The benefits of controlling blood pressure to levels < 140/90 mm Hg are well established, but the risks and benefits of further reductions in blood pressure are less clear. A recent observational study using pooled data from 2 large randomized trials of renin-angiotensin system blockers suggested no added benefit and some increased risk of cardiovascular events with achieved blood pressures < 120 mm Hg systolic or 70 mm Hg diastolic. Caveats of observational studies notwithstanding, these results add to the ongoing controversy over the optimal blood pressure target for high-risk individuals.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Wyatt, CM; Cheung, AK
Published Date
- September 2017
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 92 / 3
Start / End Page
- 536 - 539
PubMed ID
- 28807258
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1523-1755
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.kint.2017.07.002
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States