Low Blood Pressure Levels May Increase Cardiovascular Risk Among Patients with Heart Disease Despite Substantial Lowering of LDL-Cholesterol

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Low Blood Pressure Levels May Increase Cardiovascular Risk Among Patients with Heart Disease Despite Substantial Lowering of LDL-Cholesterol

Data from the Treating to New Targets (TNT) trial presented today at the American Society of Hypertension's Twenty Fourth Annual Scientific Meeting (ASH 2009) show that low blood pressure levels may lead to increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke. These data supplement previous findings from the TNT trial of atorvastatin showing aggressive LDL cholesterol-lowering reduced cardiovascular events.

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, Low Blood Pressure, Thrombotic Event, Disease and Condition