EPISODE · Nov 9, 2015 · 17 MIN
Podcast 189: Blood Pressure Target Should Be 120, SPRINT Data Show
from Clinical Conversations · host NEJM Group
The SPRINT study, suggesting that we aim for a systolic BP target of 120 mm Hg in high-risk hypertensive patients, has been published with much fanfare. Dr. Paul Whelton — one of the SPRINT investigators — is our guest. He warns against setting 120 as a performance measure, observing that roughly half the patients in the aggressively treated group had levels above that. Links: NEJM article (free) The post Podcast 189: Blood Pressure Target Should Be 120, SPRINT Data Show first appeared on Clinical Conversations.
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The SPRINT study, suggesting that we aim for a systolic BP target of 120 mm Hg in high-risk hypertensive patients, has been published with much fanfare. Dr. Paul Whelton — one of the SPRINT investigators — is our guest. He warns against setting 120 as a performance measure, observing that roughly half the patients in the […]
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