title: Combining RAAS and calcium channel blockade: ACCOMPLISH in perspective.
abstract: The Avoiding Cardiovascular events through COMbination therapy in Patients LIving with Systolic Hypertension (ACCOMPLISH) trial was the first trial to compare the cardiovascular outcomes of initial fixed-dose combination angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)/calcium channel blocker (CCB) and ACEI/diuretic therapy in patients with hypertension and high risk of cardiovascular events. The initial combination therapy was effective in this population, with ACEI/CCB therapy providing the greatest benefit (reduction in risk of cardiovascular events). Whether or not the findings of ACCOMPLISH can be applied to other renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitor/CCB combinations, such as angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)/CCB combinations, has yet to be investigated. The present report reviews the results of ACCOMPLISH, data from trials comparing ARB and ACEI therapies, and findings from studies of ARB/CCB combination therapy that support the use and further study of combination therapy with RAAS inhibitors and CCBs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, University of Oslo, Ullevaal Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
authors.forename: Sverre E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Kjeldsen
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Oparil
authors.forename: Kenneth A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Jamerson
mesh_terms: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D004232:Diuretics; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D004232:Diuretics