Hypertension Treatment Intensification Among Stroke Survivors With Uncontrolled Blood Pressure [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions—
Patients with discharge SBP >160 mm Hg had numerous opportunities to improve hypertension control. Secondary stroke prevention efforts should focus on initiation and review of antihypertensives before acute stroke discharge; management of antihypertensives and titration; and patient medication adherence counseling.

Source: Stroke - January 26, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Roumie, C. L., Zillich, A. J., Bravata, D. M., Jaynes, H. A., Myers, L. J., Yoder, J., Cheng, E. M. Tags: Health policy and outcome research, Compliance/Adherence, Secondary prevention, Cerebrovascular disease/stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research