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  • Stroke is a primary cause of disability and mortality globally.
  • Approximately 25% of strokes are recurrent, highlighting a critical need for effective secondary prevention.
  • Identifying the specific stroke mechanism is crucial for tailoring treatment strategies.

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  • To review current secondary stroke prevention strategies based on stroke etiology.
  • To discuss the efficacy of various treatments, including lifestyle modifications, anticoagulation, and surgical interventions.
  • To emphasize the persistent challenge of high stroke recurrence rates and the need for new therapies.

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  • Literature review of studies on secondary stroke prevention.
  • Analysis of treatment guidelines for different stroke mechanisms, including cardioembolism, large artery atherosclerosis, and small artery occlusion.
  • Evaluation of the role of vascular risk factor control, lifestyle changes, and specific medical or surgical interventions.

Main Results:

  • Anticoagulation is key for cardioembolic strokes (e.g., atrial fibrillation).
  • Surgical intervention benefits symptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis; intracranial stenting is not recommended for large artery atherosclerosis.
  • Best medical therapy for intracranial large artery atherosclerosis and lacunar strokes includes antiplatelets, statins, risk factor control, and lifestyle changes.

Conclusions:

  • Current secondary stroke prevention strategies address various etiologies but face limitations.
  • Effective management involves controlling vascular risk factors (hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia), lifestyle changes, and appropriate medical/surgical treatments.
  • The unacceptably high rate of stroke recurrence underscores the urgent need for innovative therapeutic interventions.