Lifestyle changes to prevent stroke
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Know the Facts About Stroke - Centers for Disease Control ...
www.cdc.govIf you have a stroke, you may receive emergency care, treatment to prevent another stroke, rehabilitation to help . you relearn the skills you may have lost because of the stroke, or all three. In addition, lifestyle changes, such as the ones listed above, can …
Lets Talk About High Blood Pressure and Stroke
www.heart.orgto make healthy lifestyle changes. How can I control high blood pressure? Even if you have had a prior stroke or heart attack, controlling high blood pressure can help prevent another one. Take these steps: • Don’t smoke and avoid secondhand smoke. • Reach and maintain a healthy weight.
Blood Pressure Teaching and Learning Pack
lphn.lshtm.ac.ukLifestyle modifications Changes in lifestyle can prevent or help to manage hypertension in some people. For example, lifestyle modifications can decrease systolic BP by 6-10mm Hg and diastolic BP by 2-6mm Hg. Even with medication, lifestyle modifications may still reduce the dosage or number of medications required. Modifications may include:
On Your Way to Preventing - Centers for Disease Control ...
www.cdc.govBy making some healthy changes, including eating healthier and getting active, you can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and improve your physical and mental health overall. And you don’t have to wait to feel the benefits—when you start making healthy changes, you get rewards right away. After taking just one walk, your blood sugar goes down.
JNC 8 Hypertension Guideline Algorithm Initial Drugs of ...
www.umpquahealth.comLifestyle changes: • Smoking Cessation • Control blood glucose and lipids • Diet Eat healthy (i.e., DASH diet) Moderate alcohol consumption Reduce sodium intake to no more than 2,400 mg/day •Physical activity Moderate-to-vigorous activity 3-4 days a week averaging 40 min per session. Adult aged ≥ 18 years with HTN
After Your Carotid Endarterectomy
www.uhn.caF.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the signs of stroke. When you see the signs, you know you need to call 911 right away. F.A.S.T. stands for: • F is for face drooping. One side of the face is drooping or numb. • A is for arm weakness. One arm is weak or numb. When the person lifts both arms at the same time, one arm may drift downward.