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  • Cardiology
  • Geriatrics
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Significant advancements in stroke prevention strategies have emerged since the 2017 guidelines.
  • New evidence impacts dietary recommendations, antiplatelet and anticoagulation therapies, lipid management, hypertension control, and surgical interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize recent evidence on stroke prevention.
  • To provide updated guidance on nutrition, pharmacotherapy, and surgical options for stroke risk reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies and clinical trials.
  • Analysis of evidence concerning dietary factors, medications, and interventional procedures.

Main Results:

  • Dietary modifications, such as limiting egg yolk and red meat, are crucial, especially for patients with renal impairment.
  • Intensified lipid-lowering therapy (e.g., statins with ezetimibe) is highly effective in the elderly.
  • Lower systolic blood pressure targets (<120 mmHg) are beneficial for most, but caution is advised for specific subgroups.
  • Pioglitazone demonstrates significant stroke risk reduction in diabetics and prediabetics.
  • Carotid endarterectomy is generally safer than stenting, particularly in older patients.

Conclusions:

  • Updated stroke prevention strategies require personalized approaches considering patient age, renal function, genetic factors (MTHFR), and specific clinical characteristics.
  • Pharmacological and interventional treatments should be guided by a deeper understanding of drug metabolism and procedural risks versus benefits.