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SUBMITTER: Wang JG
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2725792 | biostudies-other | 2009
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Vascular health and risk management 20090806
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The importance of lowering blood pressure for reducing the risk of stroke is well established. However, not all the benefits of antihypertensive treatments in stroke can be accounted for by reductions in BP and there may be differences between antihypertensive classes as to which provides optimal protection. Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, such as amlodipine, and angiotensin receptor blockers, such as valsartan, represent the ...[more]