Prevention of primary event. Ischemic stroke risk detection and reduction

Risk detection and reduction methods for persons at high risk of ischemic stroke involve screening and identification of risk factors. Population-based health surveys affirm a persistent dilemma in the inability to reduce the frequency of ischemic stroke risk factors, such as hypertension, cigarette smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity levels. These alarming trends indicate that "mass approach" policies and programs need to be implemented or rethought to attain maximum levels of benefit in ischemic stroke risk reduction for the entire community.