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Table 1 Study inclusion and exclusion criteria

From: Protocol for Past BP: a randomised controlled trial of different blood pressure targets for people with a history of stroke of transient ischaemic attack (TIA) in primary care

Inclusion criteria

   On practice TIA/stroke register

Exclusion criteria

   Systolic BP < 125 mmHg at baseline;

   Already taking 3 or more anti-hypertensive agents; orthostatic hypotension (>20 mmHg postural change in systolic BP after 1 minute standing)

   Patient already has a treatment target of 130 mmHg systolic BP specified

   Unable to provide informed consent.

   Insufficient corroborative evidence of stroke/TIA from medical record and patient interview

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BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2261

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