High Blood Pressure, Transient Ischemic Attack, and StrokeCurrent as of: October 5, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
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High Blood Pressure, Transient Ischemic Attack, and StrokeTopic OverviewHigh blood pressure (hypertension) is considered the most important and most treatable risk factor for transient ischemic attack (TIA) and stroke . Proper treatment of high blood pressure can reduce the chance of having a TIA or stroke. High blood pressure increases the pressure inside arteries, causing damage .
High blood pressure can be controlled with medicines and changes in lifestyle. For more information, see the topic High Blood Pressure. Related InformationCredits
ByHealthwise Staff Current as ofOctober 5, 2017
Current as of: October 5, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
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