Risk factors: Much like coronary artery dz BP needs to be optimized cholesterol agressively treated. Abnormal sugar levels treated with diet and medications. Stay active , wt loss etc. Antiplatelet rx such as asperin and or plavix, (clopidogrel) and statins are a few of the usual meds.
Answered 4/18/2018
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Treat risk factors: Make sure that other risk factors for vascular disease and stroke are well controlled. Treat diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol to goal. Consider aspirin. Quit smoking and illicit drugs.
Answered 11/14/2016
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