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[Stroke patients in general practice. Preventing recurrent infarct].

H Henningsen
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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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H Henningsen. 2001-05-28. [Stroke patients in general practice. Preventing recurrent infarct].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11434256/

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