The following suggestions can help prevent an embolic stroke:
- People with atrial fibrillation (a common heart rhythm disturbance) or mechanical heart valves may benefit from warfarin.
- Control blood pressure and cholesterol levels; stop smoking; exercise; control weight.
- If you are a woman at high risk for stroke, consider taking low-dose aspirin.
The following suggestions can help prevent an embolic stroke:
People with atrial fibrillation (a common heart rhythm disturbance)
or mechanical heart valves may benefit from warfarin. Control blood
pressure and cholesterol levels; stop smoking;...
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Dr. Natalia Rost answered:The following suggestions can help prevent an embolic stroke:
