Stroke prevention.

Stroke prevention. Presse Med. 2016 Nov 2;: Authors: Isabel C, Calvet D, Mas JL Abstract Patients who have had a stroke are at high risk for recurrent stroke, myocardial infarction, and vascular death. Prevention of these events should be initiated promptly after stroke, because many recurrent events occur early, and should be tailored to the precise cause of stroke, which may require specific treatment. Lifestyle advice including abstinence from smoking, regular exercise, Mediterranean-style diet, and reduction of salt intake and alcohol consumption are recommended for all patients with stroke. For most patients with ischemic stroke or TIA, control of risk factors, including lowering blood pressure under 140/90mmHg and LDL cholesterol under 1g/L, together with antiplatelet or oral anticoagulant therapy, depending on the cause of stroke, have been shown to decrease the risk of recurrent stroke and cardiovascular events. Aspirin, clopidogrel, or the combination of aspirin and dipyridamole, are all acceptable options for secondary prevention in patients with ischemic stroke or TIA of arterial origin. Dual therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel might be considered for 3 weeks after a minor ischemic stroke or TIA and for 3 months in patients with stroke due to severe intracranial stenosis. Oral anticoagulants are very effective to prevent cardioembolic stroke. Non-VKA oral anticoagulants have a favorable risk-benefit profile compared wit...
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