What were the findings of the randomized clinical trial conducted in 2016 on the effects of intensive blood pressure lowering on cardiovascular outcomes? 
The randomized clinical trial conducted in 2016 on the effects of intensive blood pressure lowering on cardiovascular outcomes found that intensive blood pressure control was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of major cardiovascular events and death compared to standard blood pressure control. Furthermore, intensive blood pressure control was associated with a reduction in stroke and coronary heart disease events, and a reduced risk of heart failure hospitalization. The study also found that intensive blood pressure control was associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality.  