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Real-Time Monitoring and Modulation of Blood Pressure in a Rabbit Model of Ischemic Stroke
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Optimising blood pressure control after stroke: established wisdom and new frontiers
Sonali R Gnanenthiran1, Lili Song2, Anthony Rodgers3
1The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Cardiology Department, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
The Lancet. Neurology
|April 20, 2026
Summary
Improving blood pressure control after stroke is crucial for preventing future cardiovascular events. New care models and therapies are needed to achieve target systolic blood pressure below 130 mm Hg.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- High blood pressure is a primary modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular events post-stroke.
- Current blood pressure control in stroke survivors is inadequate, affecting approximately two-thirds of patients.
- This necessitates a shift from conventional care models to more effective strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the urgent need for improved blood pressure management in stroke survivors.
- To outline new priorities and strategies for achieving target blood pressure levels.
- To emphasize the importance of integrated care and novel interventions.
Main Methods:
- Focus on broader adoption of combination antihypertensive therapy.
- Emphasis on simplified medication regimens and single pill combinations.
- Integration of multidisciplinary care models and community-based strategies.
Main Results:
- Current strategies achieve adequate blood pressure control in only about one-third of stroke survivors.
- The study identifies key areas for intervention to improve therapeutic inertia and care fragmentation.
- Novel approaches like digital health and salt substitutes are presented as opportunities.
Conclusions:
- Effective blood pressure control is essential for reducing the global burden of stroke.
- Achieving systolic blood pressure below 130 mm Hg requires updated care models and therapies.
- Integrated, multidisciplinary, and technologically advanced approaches are vital for improving long-term outcomes in cerebrovascular disease.
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