versus beta-blockers
No demonstrated result for efficacy
Lacidipine (n=1177)
vs.
atenolol (n=1157)
Double blind
Parallel groups
Sample size: 1177/1157
Primary endpoint: intima-media thicknesses
FU duration: 4·0y
versus diuretics
lacidipine 4 mg/d (n=-9)
chlorthalidone 12.5 mg/d (n=-9)
Sample size: -9/-9
Primary endpoint: cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events
FU duration: 3·6?y