Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Preventive Healthcare Services01:30

Preventive Healthcare Services

1.2K
Preventive healthcare services keep people healthy via frequent check-ups, screening, and counseling. They primarily aid in disease prevention rather than treating an acute or chronic illness. Preventive treatment also keeps individuals productive and energetic, allowing them to work well into their retirement years. Examples of preventive care services include:
1.2K
Atherosclerosis IV: Nursing Management01:23

Atherosclerosis IV: Nursing Management

94
Nursing management for a patient with arteriosclerosis involves a comprehensive approach focusing on lifestyle modification, disease monitoring, education, and symptomatic care. Here is an overview of effective nursing strategies:Assessment and Monitoring: Initial and ongoing assessments are crucial. Nurses must document the patient's medical history, including any hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and other cardiovascular diseases. Assessments also cover family history and lifestyle...
94
Coronary Artery Disease IV: Preventive Measures01:26

Coronary Artery Disease IV: Preventive Measures

237
Effective preventive measures for coronary artery disease (CAD) focus on controlling modifiable risk factors, including cholesterol abnormalities and lifestyle changes.Cholesterol ManagementFirst, the Mediterranean diet and the American Heart Association advocate for maintaining low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels below 100 mg/dL, with a more stringent recommendation of below 70 mg/dL for individuals at high risk. LDL cholesterol, often termed "bad cholesterol," can lead to the...
237
Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention01:26

Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

13.7K
Health promotion allows a person to control the determinants of health, resulting in an improved health status. It enhances the quality of life and reduces premature deaths. Health promotion and illness prevention programs help people make beneficial choices to reduce the risk of disease and disabilities. There are three health promotion and illness prevention levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
13.7K
Atherosclerosis III: Management01:26

Atherosclerosis III: Management

62
Management of atherosclerosis involves an integrated strategy encompassing pharmacological treatment, surgical interventions, lifestyle changes, and nutrition therapy to address the multifactorial nature of the disease.Pharmacological TherapyA cornerstone of atherosclerosis management is the use of pharmacological agents. Statins, such as atorvastatin, are pivotal in inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme that catalyzes an initial step in cholesterol synthesis in the liver. This reduction in...
62
Regulation of Stroke Volume01:27

Regulation of Stroke Volume

4.0K
The regulation of stroke volume, which is the amount of blood the heart pumps out during each heartbeat, is critical for maintaining a healthy circulatory system. Stroke volume is influenced by three main factors: preload, contractility, and afterload.
Preload refers to the degree of stretch on the heart before it contracts. It's analogous to the stretching of a rubber band; the more it's stretched, the more forcefully it snaps back. This concept is encapsulated in the Frank-Starling law of the...
4.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Stroke: Diagnostic Evaluation.

FP essentials·2022
Same author

Stroke: Hospital Management.

FP essentials·2022
Same author

Stroke: Long-Term Poststroke Management.

FP essentials·2022
Same author

Decreasing Stroke Code to CT Time in Patients Presenting with Stroke Symptoms.

Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc·2017
Same journal

Skin Cancer: Management of Cutaneous Melanoma.

FP essentials·2026
Same journal

Skin Cancer: Management of Actinic Keratoses and Keratinocyte Carcinomas.

FP essentials·2026
Same journal

Skin Cancer: Diagnosis.

FP essentials·2026
Same journal

Skin Cancer: Screening and Prevention.

FP essentials·2026
Same journal

Skin Cancer.

FP essentials·2026
Same journal

Obesity Management: Surgical Interventions.

FP essentials·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 7, 2025

A Thrombotic Stroke Model Based On Transient Cerebral Hypoxia-ischemia
06:01

A Thrombotic Stroke Model Based On Transient Cerebral Hypoxia-ischemia

Published on: August 18, 2015

15.0K

Stroke: Primary Prevention.

Waimei Amy Tai1

  • 1ChristianaCare Neurology Stroke Clinic MAP I, 4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Suite 231, Newark, DE 19713.

FP Essentials
|January 10, 2022
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Managing modifiable risk factors like smoking, obesity, and hypertension is crucial for stroke prevention. Screening for conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation can further reduce stroke risk.

More Related Videos

The WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device for Atrial Fibrillation
23:33

The WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device for Atrial Fibrillation

Published on: February 28, 2012

83.9K
Quantification of Neurovascular Protection Following Repetitive Hypoxic Preconditioning and Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion in Mice
09:48

Quantification of Neurovascular Protection Following Repetitive Hypoxic Preconditioning and Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion in Mice

Published on: May 4, 2015

13.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 7, 2025

A Thrombotic Stroke Model Based On Transient Cerebral Hypoxia-ischemia
06:01

A Thrombotic Stroke Model Based On Transient Cerebral Hypoxia-ischemia

Published on: August 18, 2015

15.0K
The WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device for Atrial Fibrillation
23:33

The WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device for Atrial Fibrillation

Published on: February 28, 2012

83.9K
Quantification of Neurovascular Protection Following Repetitive Hypoxic Preconditioning and Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion in Mice
09:48

Quantification of Neurovascular Protection Following Repetitive Hypoxic Preconditioning and Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion in Mice

Published on: May 4, 2015

13.9K

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Stroke is a major cause of adult disability and mortality in the US.
  • Family medicine plays a key role in assessing and managing stroke risk factors.
  • Current guidelines emphasize controlling modifiable factors to prevent stroke.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the assessment and management of modifiable stroke risk factors in family medicine.
  • To highlight the importance of addressing conditions like obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation.
  • To discuss the evolving role of interventions like aspirin in primary stroke prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of American Heart Association/American Stroke Association guidelines.
  • Analysis of recent meta-analyses on stroke prevention strategies.
  • Identification of independent and contributing risk factors for stroke.

Main Results:

  • Key modifiable risk factors include smoking, inactivity, obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes.
  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an independent stroke risk factor.
  • Atrial fibrillation (AF) accounts for over 20% of ischemic strokes, requiring anticoagulation in some patients.
  • Aspirin may not be beneficial for primary stroke prevention in low-risk individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive management of modifiable risk factors is essential for primary stroke prevention.
  • Screening for conditions like OSA and AF should be considered in at-risk populations.
  • Evidence suggests a limited role for aspirin in primary stroke prevention for low-risk individuals.