Journal of Hypertension: Open Access

Zugui Zhang

Publications

• Research Article
  Hypertension Status among Chinese Adults Aged ≥50 Years Based on China-National Survey and SPRINT
  Author(s): Zengwu Wang, Ying Dong, Xin Wang, Zuo Chen and Zugui ZhangZengwu Wang, Ying Dong, Xin Wang, Zuo Chen and Zugui Zhang
  
  Objectives: The Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) identified that a systolic blood pressure (SBP) target <120 mm Hg, compared to <140 mm Hg, was associated with reduced cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, number and characteristics of Chinese adults aged ≥50 years who meet SPRINT eligibility criteria. Furthermore, we also made a  comparison between using Framingham risk score and Chinese function to identify the number of SPRINT-eligible individuals.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional, population-based survey using data from the 2012-2015 national survey on hypertension in China. After excluding participants without BP measurements, physical and laboratory examinations, 20,137 participants aged 50 years or older were selected for final a.. Read More»
  

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