randomized trials.1 Effective strategie
s for the secondary prevention of stroke include treatment of hypertension and hyperlipide
mia, antithrombotic therapy for patients with atrial
fibrillation, and antiplatelet therapy (Evidence level 1). 1 Statins are effective in the prevention of
stroke, although evidence remains limit
ed to heart disease patients (Evidence ...[+++] level 1). 2, 3
treatment of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, antithrombotic therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation, and antiplatelet therapy (Evidence level 1).1 Statins are effective in the prevention of stroke, although evidence remains limited to heart disease patients (Evidence level 1).2, 3