The first hypertension trial comparing the effects of two fixed-dose combination therapy regimens on cardiovascular events: Avoiding Cardiovascular events through Combination therapy in Patients Living with Systolic Hypertension (ACCOMPLISH).
Current recommendations for the treatment of hypertension clarify the need to achieve lower blood pressure levels in the general population (<140/90 mm Hg) and in specific high-risk patient groups such as patients with diabetes or chronic renal disease (<130/80 mm Hg). Further, it is evident that to reach appropriate blood pressure control, most patients with high blood pressure will require two or more antihypertensive agents. There is scarce clinical trial outcome evidence to guide clinicians in the selection of optimal combinations of antihypertensive classes for high-risk hypertensive patients. A new clinical trial, Avoiding Cardiovascular Events through Combination Therapy in Patients Living with Systolic Hypertension (ACCOMPLISH), is the first large clinical trial to directly compare cardiovascular mortality and morbidity rates for two fixed-dose combination therapies. Results from ACCOMPLISH should provide much-needed guidance for selecting optimal combination therapy for high-risk hypertensive patients.
Jamerson
Kenneth A
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Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. jamerson@umich.edu
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D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D001552:Benzazepines; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D017311:Amlodipine; C044946:benazepril