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In both CI and ICH subsets, the median intervals from the most recent BP measurement to stroke onset were similar between cases and controls (CI: 300 vs. 288 days, p = 0.46; ICH: 481 vs. 448 days, p = 0.76). The most recent BP measurements before stroke were similar between cases and controls for both CI (systolic BP, 135 vs. 133 mmHg, p = 0.15; diastolic BP, 74 vs. 74 mmHg, p = 0.85) and ICH (systolic BP, 137 vs. 134 mmHg, p = 0.40; diastolic BP, 75 vs. 72 mmHg, p = 0.17). CVs were also comparable. 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