What are strategies for managing a stroke?

There are medications available to manage stroke patients. And there are also many steps that can be taken to prevent a stroke from occurring.

To prevent a stroke, consider the following strategies:

•  Quit smoking

•  Eat a balanced diet, reducing the intake of salt, fat and food high in cholesterol

•  Maintain a healthy weight as determined by a doctor

•  Exercise regularly, as per your physician's recommendations

•  Take medication for high blood pressure as prescribed