reviewPulseJan 1, 2016BRONZE OA

The J-Curve Phenomenon in Hypertension

Ruijin Hospital · Shanghai Institute of Hypertension

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Abstract

Almost immediately after antihypertensive therapy was proven effective in preventing cardiovascular events, the J-curve issue emerged as a hot topic. The Hypertension Optimal Treatment (HOT) trial attempted to address this question (diastolic blood pressure

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Blood pressure
  • Indapamide
  • Perindopril
  • Internal medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Macrovascular disease
  • Placebo
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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