Having a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels or a transient ischemic attack (TIA) greatly increases your chances of having a future stroke. Identifying the cause or causes of the first stroke is key to developing strategies to prevent additional strokes. Managing blood pressure levels, reducing or quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet, and regular physical activity will reduce the risk of a second stroke, along with managing conditions such as Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol.
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210524091957.htm
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210524091957.htm
Risk of second stroke can be reduced with prevention efforts based on cause of first stroke
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