Imama A Naqvi, Kevin Strobino, Ying Kuen Cheung, Hanlin Li, Kevin Schmitt, Stephen Ferrara, Sarah E Tom, Adriana Arcia, Olajide A Williams, Ian M Kronish, Mitchell S V Elkind
BACKGROUND: Hypertension is the most important modifiable stroke risk factor, but blood pressure (BP) remains poorly controlled after stroke, especially among Black and Hispanic patients. We tested the feasibility of TASC (Telehealth After Stroke Care), a post-acute stroke care model integrating nurse-supported home BP telemonitoring, tailored infographics, and multidisciplinary team video visits. METHODS: Acute stroke patients with hypertension were randomized at discharge to usual care or usual care with TASC...
October 31, 2022: Stroke; a Journal of Cerebral Circulation