6 clinical conditions can be modified to reduce risk for a first stroke (J.A.M.A. - 1999. - Vol. 281. - P.1112 - 1120: англ.)

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The aim of the work was to assess the validity of clinical recommendations for the prevention of the first stroke. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyzes were conducted in which the effectiveness of exposure to 6 risk factors for the development of first stroke was assessed: arterial hypertension, coronary heart disease (including correction of lipid levels in the blood), atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus, asymptomatic stenosis of carotid arteries, lifestyle.

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P. B. Gorelick

Center for Stroke Research; Rush Medical College

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Email: info@eco-vector.com
United States, Chicago

R. L. Sacco

Center for Stroke Research; Rush Medical College

Email: info@eco-vector.com
United States, Chicago

D. B. Smith

Center for Stroke Research; Rush Medical College

Email: info@eco-vector.com
United States, Chicago

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