The significance of blood pressure variability for the development of hemorrhagic transformation in acute ischemic stroke.

Y, Ko; JH, Park; MH, Yang; SB, Ko; MK, Han; CW, Oh; J, Lee; J, Lee; HJ, Bae

doi:10.1161/strokeaha.110.595561

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The significance of blood pressure variability for the development of hemorrhagic transformation in acute ischemic stroke.

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Ko Y

Park JH

Yang MH

Abstract

<h4>Background and purpose</h4>Elevated blood pressure (BP) is commonly observed in acute ischemic stroke and is known to be associated with hemorrhagic transformation (HT). However, the effect of BP variability on the development of HT is not known well.<h4>Methods</h4>A consecutive series of patie...

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