Prevention of stroke.

Prevention of stroke.

Stopping smoking.

Control of diabetes.

Lowering systolic blood pressure by 10 mmHg is associated with a reduction in the risk of stroke by about one third, irrespective of baseline blood pressure (BP) levels. Long-acting dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers are possibly more effective than other classes of antihypertensive drugs.

Antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Reducing LDL-cholesterol to 100 mg/dL using statins.

Prophylactic aspirin in males above 50 years and females above 65 years.

Avoiding routine use of hormonal replacement therapy as its use is associated with increased risk of stroke.