Pulse wave velocity as endpoint in large-scale intervention trial. The Complior® study
Journal of HypertensionPublished 1 April 2001
Roland Asmar, Jirar Topouchian, Bruno Pannier, Athanase Bénétos, Michel E. Safar
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The Complior Study is the first study to show the feasibility of a large-scale intervention trial using PWV as the endpoint in hypertensive patients, and results may be obtained using an automatic device and rigorous criteria for assessment.
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The Complior Study is the first study to show the feasibility of a large-scale intervention trial using PWV as the endpoint in hypertensive patients. Adequate results may be obtained using an automatic device and rigorous criteria for assessment. A long-term controlled intervention study is needed to confirm the results of the present uncontrolled trial.
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