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Treating Mild Hypertension ?

-8,912 participants

-Treated for 4 to 5 years as compared to placebo

-No mortality benefit

-7,080 participants

-did not reduce coronary heart disease, stroke, or total cardiovascular events

Side effects were increased - absolute risk increase 9%

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I used to treat mild hypertension by prescribing a walk and less fast food. Shit worked wonders.

“Oof, that sounds tough. What pills ya got?” — most patients, probably

“That is not covered by their plan, why don’t you start them on this lifelong drug regimen?” — most insurance & drug companies, probably

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