[Secondary prevention after stroke--lifestyle factors].
Patients with a stroke are at high risk of new cardiovascular events and secondary prevention is therefore essential. Patients with ischemic stroke should receive treatment with statins targeting a total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol below 4.5 and 2.5 mmol/l, respectively. Efforts should be made to motivate patients for smoking cessation and a physical active lifestyle. A diet low in salt and fat with a high content of fruit, vegetables, full-corn products and fish is recommended. There is no evidence that a low to moderate alcohol intake is harmful.
Truelsen
Thomas Clement
TC
Nordsjaellands Hospital, Hillerød, Neurologisk Afdeling.
Johnsen
Søren Paaske
SP
D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015444:Exercise; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D016540:Smoking Cessation; D020521:Stroke / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents