what are the Recommendations for Treatment of Hypertension for
Secondary Stroke Prevention
References that support recommendations are summarized
in Online Data Supplements 43 and 44.?
Adults not previously treated for hypertension who experience a stroke or TIA and have an established BP of 140/90 mm Hg or higher should be prescribed antihypertensive treatment a few days after the index event to reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and other vascular events.S