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A target SBP of < 160 mmHg resulted in improved neurological outcomes compared to a target of < 140 mmHg in patients with intracranial hemorrhage. Comment: This study suggests that in hemorrhagic stroke, a target SBP of 130 to 160 is the goal. Lower SBP appears to be associated with worse outcomes. Neurology Aug 2018, 10.1212/WNL.0000000000006156; DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000006156    (retrieved Sep, 2018). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.