Comparison of Diuretic-based With Non-diuretic Based Hypertension Therapy Using Echocardiographic Measures
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
MAIN: The benefits of treating high blood pressure successfully to normal levels on heart
function are the same regardless of which particular combination of drugs are used.
SECONDARY: Measurement of heart function using a comprehensive ultrasound imaging method
(Echocardiography) and an objective test of functional ability are better predictors of
changes in heart function with successful hypertension treatment, than subjective signs of
heart failure.