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Preventing Strokes: New Guidelines and Recommendations
New stroke prevention guidelines emphasize healthy eating, exercise, and identifying risk factors to reduce the risk of stroke, which is largely preventable. New drugs are also mentioned.
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American Stroke AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationCenters For Disease Control And PreventionUniversity Of Mississippi Medical CenterWake Forest University School Of Medicine
Sean DukeCheryl BushnellFadi Nahab
- What causes a stroke?
- A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or a blood vessel bursts, depriving the brain of oxygen and potentially causing brain damage.
- How does diet affect stroke risk?
- Eating a healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, and limiting processed foods and added sugar can help control risk factors like high cholesterol, high blood sugar, and obesity.
- What new medical tools are available to reduce stroke risk?
- New weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound can assist in reducing obesity, a significant stroke risk factor, but should be combined with healthy lifestyle changes.
- What are the key stroke symptoms and what action should be taken?
- Recognizing stroke symptoms (FAST: Face, Arm, Speech, Time) and seeking immediate medical attention (911) is crucial, as rapid treatment limits brain damage.
- What is the recommended amount of exercise to reduce stroke risk?
- Regular exercise, at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, helps reduce blood pressure and other risk factors for stroke.