Study evaluates 'normal range' systolic bp levels after ischemic stroke and risk of recurrent stroke
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Among patients who experienced an ischemic stroke, systolic blood pressure levels of less than 120 mm Hg, or higher than 140 mm Hg, were associated with an increased risk of subsequent stroke, according to a study appearing in the November 16 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on cardiovascular disease. This issue is being released early online to coincide with the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.