Primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of stroke
Prevention of stroke may be classified as: See also the separate Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment articles. For tertiary prevention, see also the separate Cerebrovascular Event Rehabilitation article. Before starting statin therapy, offer people the opportunity to change their lifestyle and reassess their
risk.[3] See also the separate Atrial Fibrillation article for more information about the prevention of strokes in people with AF. AF is responsible for 25% of all strokes.[5] Hypertension Antithrombotic treatment Aspirin Lipid-lowering drugs[3] See also the separate
Atrial Fibrillation article for more information about the prevention of strokes in people with AF. AF is responsible for 25% of all strokes.[5] Carotid endarterectomy has been the standard in atherosclerotic stroke prevention but carotid artery stenting has emerged as a less invasive alternative for revascularisation.[15] See also the separate
Carotid Artery Stenosis article.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Egton Medical Information Systems Limited has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. For details see our conditions. newnav-down newnav-upWhat is primary and secondary prevention of stroke?Primary stroke prevention refers to the treatment of individuals with no history of stroke. Secondary stroke prevention refers to the treatment of individuals who have already had a stroke or transient ischemic attack.
What is tertiary prevention of stroke?Tertiary measures are aimed at the prevention of a second or third stroke and the minimalization of disability through patient rehabilitation, in order to reestablish partial or complete independence and improve quality of life.
What are primary preventions of stroke?Primary prevention of stroke includes lifestyle modifications and measures to control blood pressure, cholesterol levels, diabetes mellitus, and atrial fibrillation. Lowering blood pressure in patients with hypertension prevents both hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke (relative risk reduction, 35 to 45 percent).
What are the primary secondary and tertiary levels of prevention?The primary prevention approach focuses on preventing disease before it develops; secondary prevention attempts to detect a disease early and intervene early; and tertiary prevention is directed at managing established disease in someone and avoiding further complications.
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