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Longitudinal Study Tracks High Blood Pressure, Stroke Risk

Stroke incidence higher for Black than White individuals; stage 2 hypertension tied to substantially higher stroke risk compared with normal BP.

Elevated SBP Prior to OAC Initiation Linked to Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk in AF

This study suggests that lowering SBP <145 mmHg before oral anticoagulation initiation may decrease risk for hemorrhagic stroke in patients with hypertension and atrial fibrillation.

ASA: Delays in Hospital Care After Arrival Worsen Stroke Outcomes

In stroke patients, continuous quality improvement should involve minimizing delays in door-to-puncture and door-to-reperfusion time to minimize poor patient outcomes.

More Than One-Third of Stroke Survivors Have Uncontrolled Hypertension

More than one-third of stroke survivors have uncontrolled hypertension, and about one in five are not taking antihypertensive medications.

Intensive Blood Pressure Control May Improve Secondary Stroke Prevention

Intensive blood pressure lowering nonsignificantly reduces the risk for recurrence among patients with a history of stroke compared with a standard BP-lowering regimen.

Aspirin Decreases Stroke Risk in Women With Prior Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have a greater long-term risk for stroke reduced by aspirin use.

Disparities for Recurrent Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk Unexplained

Higher risk for second hemorrhagic stroke in blacks and Hispanics is not fully explained by hypertension severity.

Under New Guidelines, More Stroke Survivors With Hypertension Diagnosis

More stroke survivors are not within the new recommended blood pressure targets compared with Joint National Committee report.

Folic Acid May Cut Stroke Risk in High-Risk Hypertensive Patients

Patients with hypertension may lower their stroke risk with folic acid supplements.

Intensive Blood Pressure Lowering Provides No Mortality Benefit in Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Investigators conducted a meta-analysis of trials that reported functional outcomes and mortality rates among patients with intracerebral hemorrhage following intensive blood pressure lowering.