Why the study?
Does antihypertensive treatment reduce the risk of first and recurrent stroke in hypertensive and normotensive patients?
Does antihypertensive treatment reduce the risk of first and recurrent stroke in hypertensive and normotensive patients?
This review summarizes the evidence and provides recommendations for antihypertensive treatment to prevent stroke, vascular events, and cognitive decline.
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May inform BP-lowering strategies to curb stroke and cognitive risks; leaves open optimal targets in normotensives.
Gil-Núñez et al. (2005) studied this question.
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