Should blood pressure targets after stroke vary by body size? The SPS3 trial

Background: It is not known whether blood pressure (BP) has a greater pathophysiological impact on smaller vs. larger patients. We explored relationships between anthropometric measures (body mass index(BMI), body surface area(BSA), height, weight), systolic BP targets and vascular outcomes in the S...

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Published in:Canadian journal of neurological sciences 2014-05, Vol.41 (3), p.S9-S10
Main Authors: Field, T S, McClure, L A, Benavente, O R, Pergola, P E, Hart, R G, Hill, M
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Language:English
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Summary:Background: It is not known whether blood pressure (BP) has a greater pathophysiological impact on smaller vs. larger patients. We explored relationships between anthropometric measures (body mass index(BMI), body surface area(BSA), height, weight), systolic BP targets and vascular outcomes in the Secondary Prevention of Small Subcortical Strokes Trial. Methods: Patients with recent lacunar infarcts were randomized to two BP targets (130-149 mmHg vs.
ISSN:0317-1671