descriptive
Analysis v1
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When given a drug called acetazolamide, Tempol lowers blood pressure in older female rats with high blood pressure.
Scientific Claim
Tempol is associated with decreased blood pressure in old female spontaneously hypertensive rats treated with acetazolamide.
Original Statement
“In contrast, recent experiments from our laboratory have shown that Tempol decreases BP in old female SHR treated chronically with Acetazolamide.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
unclear
Study Design Support
Design cannot support claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
Based on abstract only - full methodology not available to verify
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Blood Pressure in Old Female SHR is not Salt Sensitive and Tempol Fails to Decrease Blood Pressure during High Salt Intake
Randomized Controlled Trial
Animal
Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found