Relationship between blood pressure and stroke risk in patients with symptomatic carotid occlusive disease.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Blood pressure lowering in patients with a previous transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke reduces the risk of recurrent stroke and coronary vascular events. However, there is uncertainty about the risks and benefits in patients with severe carotid occlusive disease, part...

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Main Authors: Rothwell, P, Howard, S, Spence, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003