What Is the Target BP for Hemorrhagic Stroke?
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According to the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) guidelines, for patients experiencing an acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) with a systolic blood pressure (SBP) between 150 and 220 mmHg, acute lowering to a target SBP of 140 mmHg is safe and effective. This critical window of intervention is paramount to a patient's prognosis following this type of stroke.
