Effect of Standard vs Intensive Blood Pressure Control on the Risk of Recurrent Stroke

The Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) demonstrated that a systolic blood pressure (BP) target less than 120 mm Hg was superior to less than 140 mm Hg for preventing vascular events. This trial excluded patients with prior stroke; therefore, the ideal BP target for secondary stroke prevention remains unknown.To assess whether intensive BP control would achieve fewer recurrent strokes vs standard BP control.Randomized clinical...