The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Blood Pressure Control After a Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack among Patients at VA Medical Centers

Patients who have experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) are at elevated risk for a subsequent stroke, other vascular events, and mortality.1, 2 Providing high quality, guideline-concordant management of hypertension is an essential strategy for preventing recurrent events.3-11 Effective management of blood pressure relies on timely access to follow-up outpatient care after an index stroke or TIA.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research