Anti-hypertensive drugs are associated with increased stroke risk in the elderly
Takeaway
- In elderly patients, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and β-blockers (BBs) were associated with increased incident and ischemic stroke risk whereas BP variations were not.
Study design
- N=5951 either taking at least 1 hypertension drug or with hypertension.
- Median 9.1 y follow-up.
- Hazard models used for HRs.
- Adjusted for covariates.
[Source:- Univadis]
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