What is the benefit of initiating or reinitiating treatment of hypertension within the first 48 to 72 hours in patients with AIS?
In patients with BP 220/120 mmHg who did not receive IV alteplase or mechanical thrombectomy and have no comorbid conditions requiring urgent antihypertensive treatment, the benefit of initiating or reinitiating treatment of hypertension within the first 48 to 72 hours is uncertain. It might be reasonable to lower BP by 15% during the first 24 hours after onset of stroke.