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There are strategies and some medications that can help to reduce the risk of another stroke.
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Anti-Platelets
E.g. Clopidogrel, Aspirin, Dipyridamole
An antiplatelet drug makes the blood "less sticky" by preventing blood cells called platelets from sticking together to form a clot.
Anticoagulants
E.g. Warfarin, Novel-Oral anticoagulants (Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran and Apixaban)
An anticoagulant is a blood thinner that helps prevent the formation of new blood clots and keeps existing blood clots from getting larger. Anticoagulants work by interfering with the function of certain blood-clotting factors that are needed to form clots. They are usually prescribed to patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and some other heart and blood disorders.
Cholesterol-Lowering Medicines
E.g. Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Ezetimibe, Fenofibrate, Gemfibrozil
Medications, such as statin, lower your cholesterol level and help reduce the risk of stroke and heart diseases.
Lifestyle Modifications
• Quit smoking.
• Limit alcohol consumption.
• Have a healthy and well-balanced diet.
• Exercise regularly.
• Maintain healthy body weight.
• Take your medications as prescribed by your doctor.
• Attend medical appointments with your doctor as scheduled.
Controlling and Reducing Risks
For more on stroke, go to StrokeHub.
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- An initiative by the Stroke Services Improvement Team in collaboration with all public healthcare institutions.
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