Managing risk :
Although your risk of having a stroke is higher if you have already had a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (also known as a TIA or mini-stroke), you can reduce your risk of another stroke.
reducing risk if you've already had a stroke :
Yes. Although your risk of having a stroke is higher if you have already had a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (also called a TIA or mini-stroke), you can reduce your risk of another stroke. It's important that you take the medication you're prescribed, and make any lifestyle changes you need.
Ask your GP or stroke nurse about the help and support available to you.
How to manage your risk :
Lifestyle changes :
You can help to reduce your risk of a stroke by making some healthy lifestyle changes:
As we age, our arteries become harder and narrower, making them more likely to become blocked. However, some medical conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes can speed up the process and increase your risk of having a stroke.
If you're over 40, regular check-ups can pick up on any problems. Contact your GP practice to arrange a check.
If you're black, Chinese or from a South Asian family, you can have a diabetes check from the age of 25.
If you have any risk factors such as being overweight or smoking, or have a health condition linked to stroke, contact your GP for advice about any checks you need.
Your GP can test you for the following conditions and give you advice on how to treat them:
High blood pressure
Diabetes
High cholesterol
Atrial fibrillation
Take prescribed medication :
If you have a medical condition that increases your risk of stroke, make sure you take the medication you're prescribed. If you have any questions about your medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Tell them if you are worried about side effects, as there may often be an alternative you can take. Never stop taking your medication without talking to your GP first.
PS: GP stands for General practitioner
Although your risk of having a stroke is higher if you have already had a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (also known as a TIA or mini-stroke), you can reduce your risk of another stroke.
reducing risk if you've already had a stroke :
Yes. Although your risk of having a stroke is higher if you have already had a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (also called a TIA or mini-stroke), you can reduce your risk of another stroke. It's important that you take the medication you're prescribed, and make any lifestyle changes you need.
Ask your GP or stroke nurse about the help and support available to you.
How to manage your risk :
Lifestyle changes :
You can help to reduce your risk of a stroke by making some healthy lifestyle changes:
- Stop smoking
- Be more active
- Drink alcohol within the recommended limits ( or just stop drinking )
- Eat a healthy diet
- Stay a healthy weight
As we age, our arteries become harder and narrower, making them more likely to become blocked. However, some medical conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes can speed up the process and increase your risk of having a stroke.
If you're over 40, regular check-ups can pick up on any problems. Contact your GP practice to arrange a check.
If you're black, Chinese or from a South Asian family, you can have a diabetes check from the age of 25.
If you have any risk factors such as being overweight or smoking, or have a health condition linked to stroke, contact your GP for advice about any checks you need.
Your GP can test you for the following conditions and give you advice on how to treat them:
High blood pressure
Diabetes
High cholesterol
Atrial fibrillation
Take prescribed medication :
If you have a medical condition that increases your risk of stroke, make sure you take the medication you're prescribed. If you have any questions about your medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Tell them if you are worried about side effects, as there may often be an alternative you can take. Never stop taking your medication without talking to your GP first.
PS: GP stands for General practitioner
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