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Jackson T. Wright

Researcher at Case Western Reserve University

Publications -  154
Citations -  80954

Jackson T. Wright is an academic researcher from Case Western Reserve University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Blood pressure & Kidney disease. The author has an hindex of 60, co-authored 139 publications receiving 73320 citations. Previous affiliations of Jackson T. Wright include Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science & Cornell University.

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ALLHAT: still providing correct answers after 7 years.

TL;DR: The totality of evidence re-affirms the initial ALLHAT conclusion that thiazide and similar diuretics (at evidence-based doses) are the preferred first-step therapy in most patients with hypertension.
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Longer-Term All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality With Intensive Blood Pressure Control: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial.

TL;DR: The beneficial effect of intensive treatment on cardiovascular and all-cause mortality did not persist after the SPRINT trial, and the importance of consistent long-term management of hypertension is highlighted.
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New Recommendations for Treating Hypertension in Black Patients. Evidence and/or Consensus?

TL;DR: The consensus statement in this issue of Hypertension updates the 2003 statement, and, although the authors are careful not to call it a guideline, it may become viewed similarly and could dramatically impact the management of hypertension in this population.