ALLHAT

Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial

Patient / Population Intervention / Exposition Comparaison Critère de jugement

In 33,357 hypertensive patients ≥ 55 with ≥ 1 CV risk factor, chlorthalidone was at least as effective as amlodipine or lisinopril for preventing fatal CHD or non-fatal MI.

N
33 357
Schéma
Double-blind RCT, mean 4.9 yr
Critère
Fatal CHD or non-fatal MI
Pertinence
2
RésultatPrimary endpoint similar across arms. Chlorthalidone better than lisinopril for stroke; better than amlodipine for HF.
ALLHAT Officers. JAMA. 2002;288(23):2981-2997. 10.1001/jama.288.23.2981
Discussion et critique

Doxazosin arm stopped early for HF excess. Cemented thiazide-type diuretic as a reasonable first-line. Subgroup interpretations (black/non-black) shaped JNC/AHA guidance.