Advancements in Hypertension Management and Future Therapies
This chapter explores the evolution of blood pressure medications, focusing on cost considerations for elderly patients and the importance of combination therapies. It also highlights the emerging role of renal denervation therapy and the need for intensive blood pressure control in high-risk patients, particularly those with type two diabetes.
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Join CardioNerds co-founder Dr. Daniel Ambinder, episode lead Dr. Nidhi Patel, and expert faculty Dr. Keith Ferdinand as they discuss the BP ROAD trial.
The BP ROAD trial randomized 12,821 patients 50 years of age or older with type 2 diabetes, elevated systolic blood pressure, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease to receive intensive treatment that targeted a systolic blood pressure of less than 120 mm Hg or standard treatment that targeted a systolic blood pressure of less than 140 mm Hg for up to 5 years. Investigators found a significant reduction of major cardiovascular events with intensive blood pressure lowering. This episode dives into the nuances of the data and clinical implications.
Bi, Y., Li, M., Liu, Y., Li, T., Lu, J., Duan, P., Xu, F., Dong, Q., Wang, A., Wang, T., Zheng, R., Chen, Y., Xu, M., Wang, X., Zhang, X., Niu, Y., Kang, Z., Lu, C., Wang, J., … Wang, W. (2024). Intensive Blood-Pressure Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. New England Journal of Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2412006
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