Paramedic Initiated Lisinopril For Acute Stroke Treatment (PIL-FAST): study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>High blood pressure during acute stroke is associated with poorer stroke outcome. Previous trials have failed to show benefit from lowering blood pressure but treatment may have been commenced too late to be effective. The earliest t...

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Main Authors: McColl Elaine, Howel Denise, McLure Sally, Price Christopher, Shaw Lisa, Ford Gary A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/12/1/152