Recurrent Ischemic Stroke: Strategies for Prevention
RUPAL OZA, KRISTEN RUNDELL, MIRIAM GARCELLANO
Nearly 25% of strokes each year are a recurrent event. After an initial stroke, risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, sleep apnea, and obesity should be addressed. Antiplatelet therapy, such as aspirin, clopidogrel, and aspirin/dipyridamole, is...