Why the study?
How often does emergency department administration of antihypertensives in acute ischemic stroke adhere to AHA guidelines?
Population
1,739 patients with acute ischemic stroke presenting to 16 hospitals in Greater Cincinnati in 2005, median…
Comparison
Antihypertensive therapy administered in the… vs No antihypertensive therapy (untreated patients)
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
First 24 hours
Authors
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May warrant caution with antihypertensive treatment below AHA thresholds in acute ischemic stroke; leaves open whether guideline adherence improves outcomes.
How often does emergency department administration of antihypertensives in acute ischemic stroke adhere to AHA guidelines?
Emergency department administration of antihypertensives for acute ischemic stroke frequently occurs below AHA-recommended blood pressure thresholds and results in overly aggressive blood pressure reduction.
Grise et al. (2011) studied this question.
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