Combined lack of blood pressure and lipid control is a major risk factor for mortality in hypertensive patients: a single-center study

Abstract Background Hypertension and dyslipidemia are well-known risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). In such patients, lowering blood pressure (BP) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and targeting to values below pre-specified cut-offs prevents CV events and improves prognosi...

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Published in:European heart journal 2020-11, Vol.41 (Supplement_2)
Main Authors: Magkas, N, Georgiopoulos, G, Konstantinidis, D, Manta, E, Kouremeti, M, Dilaveris, P, Chrysochoou, C, Tzorovili, E, Antoniou, C, Tsiamis, E, Tousoulis, D, Tsioufis, C
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Summary:Abstract Background Hypertension and dyslipidemia are well-known risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). In such patients, lowering blood pressure (BP) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and targeting to values below pre-specified cut-offs prevents CV events and improves prognosis. However, the impact of both BP and LDL-C control as compared to control of only one and/or none of these two risk factors is not well-studied. Methods Among 2,380 treated patients with hypertension and no overt CVD at baseline, we assessed the trajectory of BP control in 1,142 subjects with 4 or more follow up visits; BP control was defined as BP
ISSN:0195-668X
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DOI:10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.2743