Blood pressure monitor showing lowered readings

Spironolactone Reduces Home Blood Pressure in Stroke Survivors with Hypertension

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A study involving 160 stroke survivors with uncontrolled hypertension found that adding the diuretic spironolactone lowered home systolic blood pressure by 7.7 mm Hg over three months compared to standard care. This finding suggests spironolactone may be effective in managing blood pressure post-stroke.

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