Secondary Prevention after Ischemic Stroke
Karen L. Furie, P A Kelly
Abstract
The risk of recurrent ischemic stroke can be reduced by managing modifiable risk factors and instituting a regimen of mechanism-specific secondary stroke prevention. Strategies for secondary prevention should be instituted as early as possible. Poststroke monitoring of risk metrics, lifestyle behaviors, and medication recommendations is of key importance.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSecondary preventionIschemic strokeStroke (engine)Risk factorPhysical therapyRegimenSecondary careIntensive care medicineInternal medicineStroke riskCardiologyEmergency medicinePrimary preventionRisk assessmentRisk preventionMEDLINEAcute Ischemic Stroke ManagementNeurological Disorders and TreatmentsStroke Rehabilitation and Recovery