Blood pressure targets for the treatment of people with hypertension and cardiovascular disease

Systematic review of 6 RCTs (n=9795) found no evidence of a difference in total mortality/serious adverse events (AEs) between treating to lower or to standard BP target, despite a small absolute reduction in total CV serious AEs. See NICE CG127 for current standard BP targets.
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