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Episode 12: A SPRINT Through HTN Trials

The Nephron Segment: A Kidney Podcast

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The Impact of the SPRINT Trial on Hypertension Guidelines

The chapter explores the SPRINT trial, comparing intensive blood pressure control to standard control in over 9,000 high-risk participants, leading to a decrease in cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. It discusses the logistics of conducting such a study, the evolution of blood pressure measurement techniques, and controversies in hypertension guidelines, including the influence of the Sprint trial on lowering blood pressure targets.

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