HYVET study
The Hypertension in the Very Elderly Trial (HYVEET) was an international clinical study investigating the effects of reducing blood pressure in those over 80 years. The study, which involved 3845 patients, showed a reduction in the rate of stroke of 30%. There was a 21% reduction in the rate of death from any cause in the active group. The authors concluded that treatment with antihypertensive therapy in persons over the age of 80 years is beneficial. This study shows the importance of treating people to manage hypertension, regardless of age.