Journal article
Reaching the therapeutic goal in hypertension: results from the Canadian valsartan observational study. (Diovantage 4).
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a leading cause of death worldwide, and a major public health problem in Canada. Despite treatment guidelines and availability of therapies for blood pressure (BP) management, treatment of hypertension remains sub-optimal.
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this trial are to observe BP reduction, compliance and regimen changes 3 months after initiation of valsartan alone or with hydrochlorothiazide and optimized patient …
Authors
Tardif J-C; Curnew GP; Leclerc J-M; Rehel B
Journal
Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. e177–e187
Publication Date
2008
ISSN
1710-6222