Test your knowledge of lowering blood pressure effects See if your answers were correct.

1. What is the 12-month mean systolic BP reduction reported in placebo-controlled studies for a single hypertension medication?

One medication can reduce blood pressure by 5.1 mmHg over 12 months.¹ Of course, this can be difficult to achieve because 50% of all patients become non-adherent within that time frame.²

2. What percent MACE risk reduction can be gained from a 5 mmHg office reduction?

Small changes can make a big difference in a patient’s life. In this case, just a 5 mmHg reduction in blood pressure can reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by 10%.¹

3. What blood pressure category sees the greatest risk reduction when controlled?

All categories experience the same relative risk reduction, including patients with normal or elevated blood pressure, those in stage 1 or 2, and those experiencing hypertensive crisis.¹