The design and rationale of a multicenter clinical trial comparing two strategies for control of systolic blood pressure: The Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT)

T Ambrosius, Walter; M Sink, Kaycee; G Foy, Capri; R Berlowitz, Dan; K Cheung, Alfred; C Cushman, William; J Fine, Lawrence; C Goff, David; C Johnson, Karen; A Killeen, Anthony; E Lewis, Cora; Oparil, Suzanne; M Reboussin, David; V Rocco, Michael; K Snyder, Joni; D Williamson, Jeff; T Wright, Jackson; K Whelton, Paul; SPRINT Study Research Group, The

doi:10.1177/1740774514537404

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The design and rationale of a multicenter clinical trial comparing two strategies for control of systolic blood pressure: The Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT)

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Walter T Ambrosius

Kaycee M Sink

Capri G Foy

Abstract

Background: High blood pressure is an important public health concern because it is highly prevalent and a risk factor for adverse health outcomes, including coronary heart disease, stroke, decompensated heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and decline in cognitive function. Observational studies ...

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