VHEST Study

VHEST Study

In 2009, Ibn Al-Haytham led VHEST, a post-marketing observational study evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of Valsartan and Valsartan HCT in managing essential hypertension—not in theory, but in actual clinical practice across Syria.
Study Scope:

  • Patients: 1,254
  • Participating Doctors: 100
  • Setting: Diverse outpatient environments across the country


Efficacy Ratings:

  • 67% Excellent
  • 24% Good
  • 8% Fair
  • 1% Poor


Tolerability Ratings:

  • 90% Excellent
  • 7% Good
  • 2% Fair
  • 1% Poor

Adverse Event Probability: 5.1%
This study didn’t just measure molecules—it measured lives impacted, trust earned, and clinical realities navigated.
At Ibn Al-Haytham, we believe that credibility isn’t claimed—it’s demonstrated through transparent data, regional relevance, and patient-first insights.