A new drug could help millions of people with high blood pressure, and its benefits appear to last long after patients stop taking it, according to a report from The Guardian. The outlet reported that the drug, called baxdrostat, has "stunned doctors" by reversing a common cause of the condition.

According to The Guardian, patients who took baxdrostat saw their blood pressure improve during the trial period covered by the report. The summary available for this story begins to describe the length of that period but ends before giving it, so this account does not state how long the study ran or how many patients took part.

The unexpected finding, as The Guardian reported, is that the benefits of baxdrostat remain for up to two years after patients stop taking the medication. The report was written by Ian Sample, the paper's science editor, and it describes the drug's effects as a finding that surprised doctors.

The Guardian's account says millions of people with high blood pressure stand to benefit from the drug. Because the available text is a partial summary, this report does not include further results or any comment from outside experts. Readers should note that the details here are limited to what the outlet's summary states, and those seeking the complete findings should consult the original article.

Sources: The Guardian: New drug could be cure for common cause of high blood pressure.