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Intensive blood pressure control (BP <130/80 mmHg) reduces cardiovascular events.
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Study involved 33,736 participants aged 40+ from rural China.
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Follow-up median was approximately 3 years.
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Most significant reduction in stroke risk.
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Hypotension occurred more frequently in the intensive group.
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All subjects had hypertension at baseline (stage II or higher).
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Limitations include context of rural healthcare and potential confounding factors.
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BP Targets Across CKM Stages
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February 19, 2026
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