The Stroke Association has responded to research published in the BMJ on the applicability to primary care of national clinical guidelines on blood pressure lowering for people with stroke.
“In the meantime, we strongly advise stroke survivors to consult their doctor or physician before making any changes to their prescribed medication.
“There is much evidence to show that controlling blood pressure can prevent around 40% of initial strokes each year. Making simple lifestyle changes in terms of eating a healthy diet, taking regular exercise, not smoking, and drinking moderately are all key to avoiding strokes.”
