In addition the research nurse will classify the degree of
stroke related disability using the modified Rankin score
and confirm that participants are hypertensive (on antihypertensive
therapy or BP>140/85 mmHg). These data will
be entered on the preliminary data collection sheet. Age,
sex and Rankin score will be used in the randomisation
procedure. The nurse will carry out an AMTS assessment
to check eligibility for the study.