Implication of clinical studies for the Asian population: focus on Chinese/Asian population
Jun-Ren Zhu, MD, Department of Internal Medicine of Zhong Shan Hospital, Fu Dan University, Shanghai, ChinaTel.: +86 21 6443 3331Fax: +86 21 6443 3331Email: [email protected]
Summary
Much of the principles found in guidelines and perceptible improvements in therapies are all based on clinical guidelines. Before any hypertension guideline for Asia can be drafted, it is important to take a look at the clinical studies performed, especially those that involve Asian subjects and evaluate its implications and suitability. This article will recall the different clinical studies performed in China or those that involve Asian subjects and find out what conclusions can be inferred from these studies.
