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  • Preventive Medicine

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  • Recurrent ischemic strokes pose a significant global healthcare challenge.
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  • To compile and analyze information from existing secondary prevention programs for recurrent ischemic strokes.
  • To identify effective strategies for reducing stroke recurrence.

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  • A systematic literature search was conducted across PubMed, SCOPUS, CINAHL, and Google Scholar (1997-2020).
  • Studies were evaluated for quality, aims, and outcomes, with 31 studies ultimately retained for assessment.

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  • Five studies demonstrated long-term effectiveness, eight showed short-term effectiveness, and 18 indicated no effectiveness.
  • Successful programs incorporated physical fitness, education, and care plan adherence.
  • Key lessons include tailored care, blood pressure control, medication management, pre-discharge planning, supervised exercise, and improved care transitions.

Conclusions:

  • Secondary stroke prevention requires multifaceted approaches addressing individual needs and systemic barriers.
  • Implementing tailored care, optimizing medical management, and enhancing patient support are crucial for reducing recurrent stroke risk.