Key result
Treatment of chronic hypertension for primary and secondary prevention of stroke requires individualized therapy, though recent trials suggest certain agents may be more beneficial.
Why the study?
Does treatment of chronic hypertension prevent primary and secondary stroke?
Does treatment of chronic hypertension prevent primary and secondary stroke?
This review highlights the importance of treating chronic hypertension for the primary and secondary prevention of stroke.
Individualized antihypertensive selection remains key for stroke prevention; leaves open optimal agent choice for prospective trials.
Because current therapies for acute stroke are limited, attention must be paid to primary and secondary prevention of stroke. This article focuses on the treatment of chronic hypertension in particular. There is no "one-size-fits-all" treatment, although recent randomized trials have shown that certain agents may be more helpful. Although an exhaustive review would require a textbook, this article reviews some major recent trials and provides evidence-based guidelines for treatment of hypertension for both primary and secondary prevention of stroke.
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Naidech et al. (2003) conducted a review in Chronic hypertension and stroke prevention. Treatment of chronic hypertension was evaluated. Treatment of chronic hypertension for primary and secondary prevention of stroke requires individualized therapy, though recent trials suggest certain agents may be more beneficial.
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