Achieving blood pressure control targets in hypertensive patients of rural China - a pilot randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to test the feasibility and titration methods used to achieve specific blood pressure (BP) control targets in hypertensive patients of rural China.

Methods

A randomized, controlled, open-label trial was conducted in Rongcheng, China. We enrolled 105 hypertensive participants aged over 60 years, and who had no history of stroke or cardiovascular disease. The patients were randomly assigned to one of three systolic-BP target groups: standard: 140 to < 150 mmHg; moderately intensive: 130 to < 140 mmHg; and intensive: < 130 mmHg. The patients were followed for 6 months.

Discussion

The optimal target for systolic blood pressure (SBP) lowering is still uncertain worldwide and such information is critically needed, especially in China. However, in

SUBMITTER: Huang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7291427 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature