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A first-of-its-kind Blood Pressure Treatment Efficacy Calculator built on data from nearly 500 randomised clinical trials in over 100,000 people allows doctors to see by how much different medications are likely to lower blood pressure.

The researchcould transform how the condition is managed, allowing doctors to choose a treatment for each patient based on the degree to which they need to lower their blood pressure.

Speaking about the research,Dr Mohammad Abdul Salam, Program Head, Cardiovascular Research, The George Institute for Global Health, Hyderabad, said, "We cannot overlook the importance of controlling high blood pressure effectively and efficiently. Achieving optimal control requi...