[Stroke patients in general practice. Preventing recurrent infarct].
Stroke patients have a high recurrence risk of 4-14% per year--depending on individual etiology. The best way of preventing a repeat insult and protecting the patient's remaining quality of life is to rigorously apply all available secondary prophylactic possibilities. These include measures aimed at modifying a health-endangering lifestyle, as well as medical treatment of all risk-enhancing illnesses. The present article offers an overview of the major confirmed and modifiable risk factors for stroke (arterial hypertension, smoking, atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus, overweight, hyper-cholesterolemia, thrombophilia, immoderate use of alcohol, lack of exercise, use of contraceptives, migraine), and outlines therapeutic strategies for secondary prevention.
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Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster.
D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D010348:Patient Care Team; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors