Based on their results, the study authors concluded that there is no perceived benefit for lowering of blood pressure with glyceryl trinitrate in patients with acute stroke and raised blood pressure.
They note that it seems reasonable to withhold blood pressure-lowering drugs until patients with an acute stroke are medically and neurologically stable, and have suitable oral or enteral access to allow safe drug reintroduction. However, blood pressure control is important to reduce the risk of subsequent vascular events therefore antihypertensives will need to be restarted.