Control of blood pressure in primary and secondary prevention of stroke

Czech version

Authors: M. Souček ^1,2; I. Řiháček ¹
Authors‘ workplace: II. interní klinika LF MU a FN U sv. Anny v Brně ¹; Mezinárodní centrum klinického výzkumu, FN u sv. Anny v Brně ²
Published in: Kardiol Rev Int Med 2017, 19(2): 106-110

Overview

Primary and secondary prevention measures significantly reduce the risk of stroke. Hypertension is its most important risk factor. A slight decrease in systolic-diastolic blood pressure results in a 42% decrease in the incidence of stroke. Antihypertensive therapy reduces the likelihood of relapse in patients who have already had a stroke, including those whose blood pressure is considered normal. Evidence supporting such treatment was obtained primarily for the combination of an ACE inhibitor with a diuretic. The use of angiotensin II receptor blocker in a small dose has turned out to be safe.

Keywords:
hypertension – stroke – primary and secondary prevention

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