What is the effect of antihypertensive therapy on incident stroke in cohorts with pre-hypertensive blood pressure levels?
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that antihypertensive therapy has a beneficial effect on incident stroke in cohorts with pre-hypertensive blood pressure levels. The study found that there was a significant decrease in the risk of stroke in those receiving antihypertensive therapy compared to those who did not receive such therapy (Sipahi et al., 2012).