Abstract:Objective:
Definitive data on acute management of Blood Pressure (BP) in neurological Hypertensive Emergencies (HE) are still lacking. Aim of our study was to evaluate BP values and management as a determinant of in-hospital mortality and early complications in stroke patients.
Design and method:
We collected data of 267 patients, who presented with ischemic stroke and BP > 180/120 mmHg at the Emergency Department of Niguarda Hospital from 2015 to 20… Show more
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