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Acute ischemic stroke treatment in a nutshell

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Hypertension<br />

• Hypertension is the most modifiable <strong>stroke</strong> risk factor<br />

• Systolic and diastolic BP are associated with recurrent<br />

<strong>stroke</strong><br />

– But there is no clear threshold<br />

• Should all post-<strong>stroke</strong> patients be given<br />

antihypertensives<br />

• Which antihypertensives to use<br />

• What is the target BP

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