What Is an Ischemic Stroke?
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10. How Can Ischemic Strokes Be Prevented?
Addressing risk factors is the most beneficial preventative action. For instance, if an individual is obese, has high blood pressure, or high cholesterol, making dietary changes and exercising more can dramatically decrease the chances of having an ischemic stroke. Additionally, if appropriate, the physician can prescribe medications that can improve cholesterol (i.e. statins) and triglyceride levels or modulate certain aspects of clotting (antiplatelet agents). Finally, smoking cessation is an important aspect of stroke prevention.
For high-risk individuals, working with a doctor to monitor their health can help reduce their stroke risk, especially for people who have already had at least one stroke.
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