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Author and Year:
Agewall S, Wikstrand J, Samuelsson O, et al. 1994
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
The efficacy of multiple risk factor intervention in treated hypertensive men during long-term follow up. Risk Factor Intervention Study Group.
Authors:
Agewall S, Wikstrand J, Samuelsson O, Persson B, Andersson O, Fagerberg B
Journal:
Journal of internal medicine
Year of publication:
1994
Volume:
236
Issue:
6
Page numbers:
651-659
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Apart from treatment of hypertension, the inclusion criteria were male sex, aged 50-72 years, and one or more of the following: serum cholesterol > 6.5 mmol L-1 (mean of two values measured before inclusion in the study, during the preceding year); tobacco smoking >/= 1 cigarette per day); or diabetes mellitus.
Exclusion Criteria:
The exclusion criteria were unwillingness to participate or serious chronic disease.
Research Purpose:
To examine the feasibility and efficacy of a multifactorial intervention programme directed towards ypercholesterolaemia, smoking, and diabetes mellitus in treated hypertensive patients after more than 3 years’ follow-up and to describe the incidence of cardiovascular complications.
Blinding efforts:
See Risk of Bias.
Study Location:
Sweden
Source(s) of Funding:
Government, Not-for-profit
Please specify names of funders:
This study was supported by grants from the Swedish Medical Research Council (B92-19X-0993 7-01A, B93-19X-0993 7-02B, B94-19X-0993 7-03A), the Swedish Heart and Lung Foundation and the Goteborg Medical Society.