Once a stroke has occurred, there is no treatment that can completely reverse the damage caused by it. Therefore the best treatment is prevention. Primary prevention means preventing the first stoke from occurring.
Primary Prevention
1. Control high blood pressure
2. Stop smoking
3. Control diabetes mellitus and high blood cholesterol
4. Treat abnormal heart rhythms, e.g. atrial fibrillation
5. See a doctor when a TIA has occurred
6. Lead a healthy lifestyle, including exercising regularly and avoiding obesity
Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention means preventing another stroke after the patient has already suffered one or more strokes. This includes all the above measures under primary prevention as well as taking prescribed medications to prevent another stroke.
Friday, July 18, 2008
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