Why the study?
Does high or low blood pressure affect poor outcome in patients in the International Stroke Trial?
Does high or low blood pressure affect poor outcome in patients in the International Stroke Trial?
Both high and low blood pressure are independent prognostic factors for poor outcomes in stroke patients.
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BP extremes signal higher stroke risk; leaves open optimal targets for prospective trials.
Leonardi‐Bee et al. (2002) studied this question.
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