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Finding null
There was no difference in the primary outcome between verapamil SR-based and atenolol-based treatment strategies for any age group, including the very old.
Effect sizeNo difference (Figure 4)
ComparatorAtenolol-based antihypertensive strategy
Effect summarynull; No difference (Figure 4)
Effect modifiers[{"modifier": "age group", "interaction_p": "", "direction": "null", "stratum_details": "No difference in outcomes by treatment strategy in any age group (<60, 60-<70, 70-<80, >=80)", "plain_language": "Whether your doctor chooses a calcium channel blocker or beta-blocker strategy doesn't matter for outcomes, regardless of your age", "annotation_notes": "Both strategies achieved very similar blood pressure control across all age groups."}]

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PMC3008373
Blood Pressure and Outcomes in Very Old Hypertensive Coronary Artery Disease Patients: An INVEST Substudy
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