Publication details
Kontrola krevního tlaku v primární a sekundární prevenci CMP
| Title in English | Blood pressure control in primary and secondary prevention of stroke |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2016 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Medicína po promoci |
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| Citation | |
| Field | Cardiovascular diseases incl. cardiosurgery |
| Keywords | hypertension; stroke; primary and secondary prevention |
| Description | The means of primary and secondary prevention lower significantly the risk of stroke. Hypertension is the most important risk factor. Mild reduction in the systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure is associated with 42% lowering of stroke incidence. In stroke survivors, antihypertensive therapy reduces the risk of recurrence – including those whose blood pressure is considered normal. Evidence supporting this treatment was obtained mostly for the combination of an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor with a diuretic agent. |