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Ischemic stroke survivors have increased risks of recurrent stroke, myocardial infarction, and death from cardiovascular causes. The risk of stroke recurrence is greatest in the first week but persists for years after the onset of the first stroke.
Strategies for secondary prevention should be started as early as possible to improve adherence to therapy and prevent recurrence.
Clinicians and patients can reduce ischemic stroke recurrence risk by modifying risk factors related to the specific mechanism of stroke (see ).
Poststroke monitoring of risk metrics, lifestyle behaviors, and medication recommendations is key.
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One stroke is one too many, and this article should prove to be a great resource on secondary prevention …