Treatment of Hypertension in Association with Stroke

Blood Pressure Management in Hemorrhagic Stroke (Onset to 72 hours)

1. For patients with intracerebral hemorrhage in the hyperacute phase (in the first 24 hours) SBP lowering to <140 mmHg should be avoided due to an absence of benefit (relative to a target of <180 mmHg) (Grade A) and some suggestion of harm.