Abstract
In this meta-analysis, four of five placebo-controlled studies showed that antihypertensive treatment prevented stroke recurrence, most markedly in a study with a combination of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and a diuretic. Studies with beta-blockers were not included. Two head-to-head comparisons of a calcium antagonist and an angiotensin receptor antagonist showed no clear difference.
Danish studies show that approximately 60% of patients with stroke are hypertensive one year after discharge from hospital. Antihypertensive treatment should be started or intensified in such patients.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Secondary prevention of stroke with effective antihypertensive treatment |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for læger |
Vol/bind | 175 |
Udgave nummer | 15 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1024 |
Antal sider | 1.028 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 8 apr. 2013 |