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I: Blood Pressure and Hypertension as Antecedents of Stroke
1. Blood Pressure: Definition, Diagnosis, and ManagementRaymond R. Townsend and Susan P. Steigerwalt
2. The Link Between Hypertension and Stroke: Summary of Observational Epidemiological StudiesDilip K. Pandey,... Read Full Overview

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the US and a leading cause of disability among adults. Stroke is not an accident but occurs in relation to a number of risk factors or antecedents. Hypertension is the most important modifiable risk factor for stroke, and blood... Read Full Overview

I: Blood Pressure and Hypertension as Antecedents of Stroke
1. Blood Pressure: Definition, Diagnosis, and ManagementRaymond R. Townsend and Susan P. Steigerwalt
2. The Link Between Hypertension and Stroke: Summary of Observational Epidemiological StudiesDilip K. Pandey,... Read Full Overview