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Does blood pressure lowering with antihypertensive agents reduce the risk of first and recurrent ischemic strokes in patients with hypertension?
Does blood pressure lowering with antihypertensive agents reduce the risk of first and recurrent ischemic strokes in patients with hypertension?
Appropriate blood pressure management is essential for preventing primary and recurrent ischemic strokes, with specific timing considerations during the acute phase.
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Supports BP lowering for primary/secondary stroke prevention after 24 hours; leaves open optimal acute-phase targets.
Stroke is among the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Ischemic stroke is 3 to 4 times more common than hemorrhagic stroke. Hypertension is the commonest risk factor for ischemic stroke, in addition to diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and smoking. Blood pressure (BP) lowering with appropriate antihypertensive agents would lead to reduction of first ever stroke as well as recurrent strokes. This article discusses the epidemiology of strokes in India, role of hypertension in ischemic stroke causation and its recurrence; BP targets to be achieved, and the preferred antihypertensive agents. In addition, management of hypertension in the setting of acute ischemic stroke is also discussed. Blood pressure lowering is generally avoided within the first 24 hours after acute ischemic stroke. Proper BP management is one of the keys to ensure better outcomes in acute stroke setting.
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