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Review Meta Analysis
Blood pressure lowering for prevention of cardiovascular disease and death: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The benefits of blood pressure lowering treatment for prevention of cardiovascular disease are well established. However, the extent to which these effects differ by baseline blood pressure, presence of comorbidities, or drug class is less clear. We therefore performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to clarify these differences. ⋯ National Institute for Health Research and Oxford Martin School.