After someone has a stroke, what can be done to reduce their risk of having another stroke?
Dr. Bryan Ludwig talks about what can be done to decrease the risk of having another stroke. Click play to watch the video or read the transcript.
People who have had one stroke are at a risk for having another, according to National Institutes of Health
. Your doctor may prescribe certain medications, rehabilitation, and
suggest lifestyle changes following a stroke, according to the NSA.
Preventing another stroke can mean reducing the risk factors that may have caused the first one, according to the American Stroke Association. To reduce the risk of another stroke, you can
adopt good nutritional habits, start an exercise regime, and follow your doctor’s orders, according to the ASA.
For more information about preventing another stroke, talk to your doctor.
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Bryan R. Ludwig, MD
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