Hypertension is the number 1 risk factor for stroke. Additionally, while smoking cessation is also important, it takes years for the deleterious vascular effects of smoking to normalize. Antihypertension therapy is needed right now and has a much higher likelihood of success than stopping someoneโs habit of a lifetime.
azibirdWhy not a statin? I remember that being the go-to for all patients with stroke on my rotation. Hypertension more immediate and then add a statin soon too?+
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Hypertension is the number 1 risk factor for stroke. Additionally, while smoking cessation is also important, it takes years for the deleterious vascular effects of smoking to normalize. Antihypertension therapy is needed right now and has a much higher likelihood of success than stopping someoneโs habit of a lifetime.