Regional Differences in Early BP Management After Acute Ischemic Stroke in the ENCHANTED International Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT: Background and Aims: Epidemiological studies show significant variations in hypertension management within and between countries. The level of regional variation in early blood pressure (BP) management after acute stroke is uncertain. Methods: Data are from the Enhanced Control of Hypertension and Thrombolysis Stroke Study (ENCHANTED), a partial-factorial, international randomized controlled trial of thrombolysis-eligible acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients with elevated systolic BP (SBP >150 mmHg) assigned to intensive (target SBP 130-140 mmHg) vs. guideline-recommended (SBP <180 mmHg) treatment; BP management was compared among four regions: Western countries (Italy/United Kingdom/Spain/Australia), China (mainland), other Asia (Hong Kong/Taiwan/Singapore/Thailand/Vietnam/I

SUBMITTER: Chen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8432933 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature