Why the study?
Does the quality of hypertension control affect the risk of first stroke in patients under 80 years of age?
Population
801 subjects under 80 years of age from routine general practice in East Lancashire Health District.
Comparison
Quality of hypertension control vs Non-hypertensive subjects
Design
Case-control
Authors
Loading...
Poor BP control was associated with higher stroke odds; leaves open optimal SBP targets in treated patients under 80.
Does the quality of hypertension control affect the risk of first stroke in patients under 80 years of age?
The risk of stroke is progressively raised with poorer blood pressure control, emphasizing the need for consistent control below 150/90 mm Hg in routine practice.
Du et al. (1997) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: