Neuroprotection in hypertensive patients: Minimization of poor prognosis
Author:
V.N. SHISHKOVA
Center for Speech Pathology and Neurorehabilitation, Moscow
Summary:
The paper discusses approaches to optimizing pharmacotherapy in patients with hypertension associated with cerebrovascular diseases. Possible indications for neuroprotectors and a pathogenetic rationale for their mechanism of action in patients with prior cerebral stroke are detailed.
Keywords: cerebral stroke, hypertension, neuroprotection.