Low blood pressure during the acute period of ischemic stroke is associated with decreased survival

Conclusion: Among patients hospitalized for their first-ever ischemic stroke, the risk of all-cause death is significantly increased in those with admission MBP below 100 mmHg and discharge SBP below 120 mmHg, even after adjustments for other confounders.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Stroke Source Type: research