Comprehensive lifestyle modification and blood pressure control.

Authors :: Vollmer, William M.
Stevens, Victor J.
Svetkey, Laura P.
Lien, Lillian F.
Champagne, Catherine M.
Source :: Cardiology Review. Apr2008, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p38-42. 5p. 3 Charts.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The article provides information on the Prospective Registry Evaluating Myocardial Infarction: Events and Recovery (PREMIER) randomized clinical trial. A total of 810 healthy adults with prehypertension participated in the study in which they were randomly divided into three groups. Based on the results, the researchers concluded that lifestyle changes can be achieved and continued over 18 months which can lead to improved hypertension control.