Secondary Prevention after Ischemic Stroke
Abstract
The risk of recurrent ischemic stroke can be reduced by managing modifiable risk factors and instituting a regimen of mechanism-specific secondary stroke prevention. Strategies for secondary prevention should be instituted as early as possible. Poststroke monitoring of risk metrics, lifestyle behaviors, and medication recommendations is of key importance.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
Neurological Disorders and Treatments
Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
Publication details
- Journal / source
- New England Journal of Medicine
- Publisher
- Massachusetts Medical Society
- Volume
- 394
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- 784–792
- Publication date
- 18 February 2026
- Language
- EN