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To evaluate the effects of antihypertensive therapy in patients with acute stroke and high blood pressure.

Hazards of Therapy for Excessive Hypertension in Acute Stroke

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Case review reveals risks of excessive hypertension treatment in acute stroke, indicating need for caution.

To evaluate the effects of antihypertensive therapy in patients with acute stroke and high blood pressure.
Review of six cases with acute neurological symptoms and high blood pressure.
Administration of recommended doses of hydralazine, reserpine, or furosemide for BP control.
Assessment of outcomes including BP changes and neurological status.
Systolic BP fell to less than 100 mmHg in all cases after treatment.
Intracerebral hemorrhage or infarction diagnosed in all patients; only one survived.
Evidence suggests that excessive BP reduction may worsen outcomes in acute stroke.

Britton et al. (1980) studied this question.

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