Systolic Blood Pressure Reduction and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality

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Authors

Joshua D. Bundy · Tulane University

Changwei Li · Tulane University

Patrick Stuchlik · Tulane University

Xiaoqing Bu · Soochow University

Tanika N. Kelly · Tulane University

Katherine T. Mills · Tulane University

Hua He · Tulane University

Abstract

This study suggests that reducing SBP to levels below currently recommended targets significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. These findings support more intensive control of SBP among adults with hypertension.

Topics & Keywords

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Cardiology

Volume 2, Issue 7, pp. 775-775

DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2017.1421

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