Key result
Current guidelines support a systolic blood pressure under 140 mm Hg for primary and secondary stroke prevention, though intensive goals may benefit select patients.
Why the study?
Does blood pressure reduction prevent primary and secondary stroke in hypertensive patients?
Population
Patients at risk for primary or secondary stroke with hypertension
Design
Review
Authors
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Reinforces standard systolic targets for stroke prevention without mandating universal intensive control; leaves open the.
Does blood pressure reduction prevent primary and secondary stroke in hypertensive patients?
This review highlights that treating hypertension to a target systolic blood pressure of <140 mm Hg is effective for stroke prevention, with ongoing trials investigating more intensive targets.
Dakay et al. (2017) conducted a review in Stroke and hypertension. Blood pressure management was evaluated. Current guidelines support a systolic blood pressure under 140 mm Hg for primary and secondary stroke prevention, though intensive goals may benefit select patients.
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