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About AIM HY

Ancestry and biological Informative Markers for stratification of Hypertension (The AIM HY Study) is a stratified medicine consortium grant, funded by Medical Research Council and British Heart Foundation, which involves 26 investigators over 11 institutions in the UK and US.

AIM HY will investigate whether genetic markers of ancestry (which predict the proportion of a person’s ancestors from Europe, Asia and Africa), combined with detailed information about the chemical makeup of their blood, can predict the best type of drug or combination of drugs for that person.

The ultimate aim is to deliver personalised treatment for high blood pressure, based on a single blood test that captures the genetic and other biological factors that determine how an individual will respond.  This should reduce the number of consultations; the time required to achieve optimal blood pressure control and contribute to better hypertension control in the UK.

Share your comments on “your life with hypertension” and/or your experience of AIM HY INFORM Clinical Trial.

” I was diagnosed with high blood pressure more than 10 years ago. In August 2015, I had a Coronary Angioplasty surgery when three stents were inserted in one of my heart’s arteries. My symptoms improved a bit but not significantly. In August 2017, I saw an advert inviting people to participate in the AIM HY programme. I hurriedly offered myself as a guinea-pig. I have only started the first round of dual therapy and believe me, I am feeling so much better.

For the first time in many years, I ran to catch a bus without feeling short of breath. I have opted to be an ambassador of this programme because it is effective.

If you would like to leave a comment related to your treatment or the AIM HY INFORM trial experience, please click here. 

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