What were the findings of the Systolic Hypertension in the Elderly Program (SHEP)?
The findings of the Systolic Hypertension in the Elderly Program (SHEP) were outlined in the JAMA article published in 1991. This study found that antihypertensive drug treatment had a preventive effect on stroke in older persons with isolated systolic hypertension. The study concluded that antihypertensive drug treatment was a cost-effective means for preventing stroke in older persons with isolated systolic hypertension.