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Aggressive Versus Conservative Blood Pressure Reduction in Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Critical care medicine·July 22, 2026·PMID 42484370

Why it matters

Blood pressure management in acute intracerebral hemorrhage remains a common clinical dilemma. This meta-analysis provides the most comprehensive evidence to date, suggesting that aggressive lowering does not clearly improve functional outcomes or survival but may reduce adverse events, informing shared decision-making and guideline adherence.

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