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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedTajeu GS, Mennemeyer S, Menachemi N
Cost-effectiveness of antihypertensive medication: exploring race and sex differences using data from the REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke Study.
The researchers compared the cost-effectiveness of antihypertensive medication treatment versus no-treatment in white and black adults. They concluded that antihypertensive medication treatment is cost-saving and increases quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) for all groups considered in the model, particularly among black adults.
AHRQ-funded; HS013852.
Citation: Tajeu GS, Mennemeyer S, Menachemi N .
Cost-effectiveness of antihypertensive medication: exploring race and sex differences using data from the REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke Study.
Med Care 2017 Jun;55(6):552-60. doi: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000719.
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Keywords: Medication, Blood Pressure, Healthcare Costs, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Stroke
Darger B, Gonzales N, Banuelos RC
Outcomes of patients requiring blood pressure control before thrombolysis with tPA for acute ischemic stroke.
The purpose of this study was to assess safety and efficacy of thrombolysis in the setting of aggressive blood pressure (BP) control as it compares to standard BP control or no BP control prior to thrombolysis. The researchers observed no association between BP control and adverse outcomes in ischemic stroke patients undergoing thrombolysis.
AHRQ-funded; HS017586.
Citation: Darger B, Gonzales N, Banuelos RC .
Outcomes of patients requiring blood pressure control before thrombolysis with tPA for acute ischemic stroke.
West J Emerg Med 2015 Dec;16(7):1002-6. doi: 10.5811/westjem.2015.8.27859.
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Keywords: Blood Pressure, Stroke, Medication, Outcomes