American journal of hypertension
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of Lower Blood Pressure Goals on Left Ventricular Structure and Function in Patients With Subclinical Hypertensive Heart Disease.
Subclinical hypertensive heart disease (SHHD) is a precursor to heart failure. Blood pressure (BP) reduction is an important component of secondary disease prevention in patients with SHHD. Treating patients with SHHD utilizing a more intensive BP target (120/80 mm Hg), may lead to improved cardiac function but there has been limited study of this, particularly in African Americans (AAs). ⋯ Trial Number NCT00689819.