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SUBMITTER: Esenwa C
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4536764 | biostudies-other | 2015
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Vascular health and risk management 20150807
Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the USA and a major cause of mortality worldwide. One out of four strokes is recurrent. Secondary stroke prevention starts with deciphering the most likely stroke mechanism. In general, one of the main goals in stroke reduction is to control vascular risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and smoking cessation. Changes in lifestyle like a healthy diet and aerobic exercise are also recommended strategies. In the case of cardioemboli ...[more]