New stroke prevention guidelines released by American Stroke Association
Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, and the leading cause of disability. On Monday, the American Stroke Association published its updated guidelines for stroke prevention.
What new guidelines say to do to prevent a stroke
Although some people might benefit from medications, lifestyle behaviors that can help reduce stroke risk include healthy nutrition. The guidelines recommend a Mediterranean-style diet, which has been shown to reduce the risk of stroke.
ASA Releases New Primary Stroke Prevention Guideline
The ASA has published the first updated guideline for primary stroke prevention in 10 years. Its recommendations align with the AHA’s Life’s Essential 8.
New guideline: Preventing a first stroke may be possible with screening, lifestyle changes
Updated clinical recommendations, including lifestyle changes, prevention strategies and treatment options, to reduce the risk of a first stroke have been outlined in a new guideline.
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More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year — but up to 80% of these incidents may be preventable.
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A stroke, like a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disturbed, resulting in the rapid and permanent death of brain cells or neurones in a time-dependent way. The blood supply can be restored for a limited duration,
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