What was the outcome of the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial in adults 80 years or older?
The Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial in adults 80 years or older found that intensive blood pressure control was not associated with a statistically significant reduction in a composite outcome of major cardiovascular events or mortality compared to standard blood pressure control. However, intensive blood pressure control did reduce the risk of stroke compared to standard blood pressure control, as well as reduce the risk of all-cause mortality in those with a systolic blood pressure of 160 mm Hg or higher at baseline. 