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  • Neurology
  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Preventive Medicine

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  • Patients with a history of stroke face a high risk of recurrent stroke, myocardial infarction, and vascular death.
  • Prompt initiation of secondary prevention is vital, as many recurrent events occur early after the initial stroke.
  • Stroke management requires tailoring treatment to the specific cause to effectively prevent future events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline recommended secondary prevention strategies for patients following a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
  • To discuss the role of lifestyle modifications, risk factor control, and pharmacological interventions in stroke prevention.
  • To review interventional procedures and address areas of ongoing uncertainty in stroke prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current guidelines and evidence for secondary stroke prevention.
  • Analysis of risk factors including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and smoking.
  • Evaluation of antiplatelet therapy, oral anticoagulants, and surgical/interventional procedures.

Main Results:

  • Lifestyle modifications (smoking cessation, diet, exercise, reduced alcohol/salt intake) are recommended for all stroke patients.
  • For ischemic stroke/TIA, controlling blood pressure (<140/90 mmHg) and LDL cholesterol (<1 g/L) alongside antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy reduces risk.
  • Carotid endarterectomy and stenting are effective for severe carotid artery stenosis; strict blood pressure control is essential for hemorrhagic stroke.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive secondary stroke prevention involves lifestyle changes, aggressive risk factor management, and appropriate anti-thrombotic or surgical interventions based on stroke etiology.
  • Non-VKA oral anticoagulants offer a favorable risk-benefit profile for cardioembolic stroke prevention compared to VKAs.
  • Further research is needed to clarify optimal blood pressure targets, the role of PFO closure, and interventional procedures for specific cerebrovascular conditions.