Intensive Blood Pressure Control in Stroke Survivors Lowered Risk of Cardiovascular Events

Research Highlights: Stroke and TIA survivors in Brazil who received medications to lower systolic blood pressure(the top number of a blood pressure reading) to less than 120 mm Hg were significantly less likely to die or have cardiovascular events within 4 years, compared to those who received standard treatment to lower levels below 140 mm Hg. During the four-year intervention of more than 4,000 people, more intensive blood pressure control reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events by about 21%, compared to standard treatment. Researchers noted that high blood pressure is the single most important modifiable risk factor for stroke, and controlling blood pressure is essential to prevent a second stroke. Note: This trial is simultaneously published today as a full manuscript in the peer-reviewed scientific journal New England Journal of Medicine. Embargoed until 2:15 p.m. CT/3:15 p.m. ET, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - November 7, 2026 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) -- More intensive treatment to lower systolic blood pressure in middle-aged adults who have already had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) significantly reduced the risk of future strokes, heart a

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