Decreased incidence and mortality of stroke.
Dr. Whisnant argues persuasively that control of hypertension has played a major role in the decline of stroke. He offers a cohesive and logical overview on this decline and does so with data from his own vast experience and with the advantages of the Mayo Clinic system which includes a centralized population-based diagnostic index, neurological expertise and a high autopsy rate. However, neither Dr. Whisnant's arguments nor the Mayo Clinic data justify the conclusion that "treatment of hypertension is the only significant contributor to the decline of stroke."
D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000628:therapy*; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000628:therapy; D012214:Rheumatic Heart Disease / Q000401:mortality; D014481:United States