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

Review (6 RCTs; n = 9484) found no difference in total mortality, serious adverse events, or total cardiovascular events between people with hypertension and cardiovascular disease treated to a lower ( ≤ 135/85 mmHg) or to a standard BP target (≤ 140 to 160/90 to 100 mmHg).
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