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Prevention of Decline in Cognition After Stroke Trial
Approximately 30 per cent of people with stroke go on to develop problems with memory and thinking (cognition) leading to dementia. Emerging evidence suggests that lowering blood pressure (BP) may reduce the risk of dementia in people with high blood pressure; lowering cholesterol might have a similar beneficial effect.
We aim to determine if intensive BP and lipid lowering to near-normal levels after stroke will prevent cognitive decline compared to present moderate lowering treatment.
Participants in the intensive group will attend research clinics for the first few months to ensure target BP and cholesterol levels are achieved. Participants in the standard group will receive standard care from their GP. Cognition and other assessments will be done regularly.