The Diuretic Comparison Project trial, showing no difference in clinical events between diuretics chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension, is now published in NEJM.
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2022, Abstract 19443 - In a study comparing the effectiveness of two high blood pressure medications (both diuretics) among elderly veterans, there was no difference in cardiovascular outcomes or non-cancer deaths.
The Diuretic Comparison Project randomized trial showed almost identical rates of the primary composite cardiovascular endpoint between the commonly used diuretics chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
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