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Stroke and transient ischaemic attack - Management
Lifestyle modification for prevention of stroke, TIA, and other cardiovascular disease
- Advise lifestyle measures that reduce the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular disease events, including:
- Stopping smoking.
- Adopting a cardioprotective diet, including reducing salt intake.
- Regular exercise.
- Prudent use of alcohol.
- Achieving and maintaining a satisfactory body weight.
- Because lifestyle changes can be a major challenge, consider measures to support behaviour change.
- For more information, see the section on Advice on lifestyle interventions in the CKS topic on CVD risk assessment and management.
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