A study conducted in India found that three combination therapies for hypertension are equally effective in reducing blood pressure, with all three combinations having good safety profiles. The study, known as the TOPSPIN trial, involved almost 2000 adults who were randomly assigned to different treatment groups. All three combinations lowered blood pressure equally, with about 70% of participants achieving a blood pressure below 140/90 mm Hg. The findings have significant implications for the South Asian population, including those in the United States, as hypertension rates are rising rapidly in these regions. Lowering blood pressure by just 5 mm Hg can greatly improve outcomes for patients at risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, or heart attack.
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Any Hypertension Drug Combo Can Work in Underserved Groups
