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Medicines to lower blood pressureMedicines called statins, which lower cholesterolMedicines to prevent blood clots, such aspirin or blood thinnersMedicines that help to keep your blood sugar as close to normal as possible (if you have diabetes)Make lifestyle changes:- Stop smoking, if you smoke
- Get regular exercise (if your doctor says it's safe) for at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week
- Lose weight, if you are overweight
- Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, and low in meats, sweets, and refined grains (such as white bread or white rice)
- Eat less salt (sodium)
- Limit the amount of alcohol you drink
-If you are a woman, do not drink more than 1 drink a day ‚
-If you are a man, do not drink more than 2 drinks a day ‚
Another way to prevent strokes is to have surgery to reopen clogged arteries in the neck. This surgery is appropriate for only a small group of people. ‚
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Signs of stroke
The letters in the word "fast" help you remember the signs of stroke. If a person shows any of these signs, call an ambulance right away. In the US and Canada, dial 9-1-1.
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Signs of stroke
The letters in the word "fast" help you remember the signs of stroke. If a person shows any of these signs, call an ambulance right away. In the US and Canada, dial 9-1-1.
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