Evidence-Based Medicine · Pharmacology

Which of the following is an example of surrogate outcome in pharmacology trials?

  1. All-cause mortality
  2. Quality of life score
  3. Blood pressure reduction
  4. Hospital readmission rate
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Correct answer: Blood pressure reduction

Blood pressure reduction is often used as a surrogate outcome for cardiovascular risk. Surrogate endpoints substitute for direct clinical outcomes like mortality. They may not always fully reflect long-term benefit.

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