- An investigational drug called zilebesiran has been found to be safe and effective in reducing systolic blood pressure in people with mild-to-moderate high blood pressure for up to six months with just one injection.
- Over 1 billion people globally have high blood pressure. Hypertension places a person at a higher risk for various health issues throughout the body.
- Many people have trouble adhering to their high blood pressure medication prescription, leaving them open to risks associated with uncontrolled hypertension.
An investigational drug called
These findings from the drug’s phase 2 clinical trial were recently presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023.
Past studies show that having high blood pressure increases a person’s risk for several cardiovascular issues, such as stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation.
Additionally, people with hypertension have a higher chance of
High blood pressure is
However, previous research shows not all people with high blood pressure adhere to their prescribed medication, with many
According to Dr. George L. Bakris, professor of medicine and director of the American Heart Association Comprehensive Hypertension Center at the University of Chicago Medicine and lead author of this study, over 70% of people with hypertension either do not take their medications or do not take them as prescribed.
“Hence (we) have less than 30% of…
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