Modifiable Factors Associated with Non-Adherence to Secondary Ischaemic Stroke Prevention Strategies

Eighty percent of stroke is due to five modifiable factors: hypertension, smoking, abdominal obesity, unhealthy diet, and lack of exercise.1 Risk factors for first-time and recurrent ischaemic stroke are similar.2 The absolute risk of a recurrent ischaemic stroke following an initial ischaemic stroke is 29.7% by five years.3 Recurrent strokes are associated with greater disability and mortality than first-time strokes.4 Secondary prevention strategies are key in reducing recurrent ischaemic events.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - October 27, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: G Shankari, Szu Chyi Ng, Si Ying Goh, Fung Peng Woon, Kinjal Doshi, Pei Shieen Wong, Qianqian Fan, Il Fan Tan, Kaavya Narasimhalu, Deidre Anne De Silva Source Type: research