Low blood pressure levels & incident stroke risk among elderly Ghanaians with hypertension
Abstract
Background Clinical trial data indicate that more intensive blood pressure (BP) lowering below standard cut-off targets is associated with lower risks of strokes in the elderly. There is a relative paucity of real-world practice data on this issue, especially among Africans. Objective: To assess BP control rates, its determinants, and whether a lower BP < 120/80 mmHg is associated with a lower incident stroke risk among elderly Ghanaians with...
Paper Details
Title
Low blood pressure levels & incident stroke risk among elderly Ghanaians with hypertension
Published Date
Jun 1, 2020
Volume
413
Pages
116770 - 116770
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