This week, the American Stroke Association released new guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of a first stroke. Dr. Muhammad Alvi, medical director of the WVU School of Medicine Stroke Program, is available to discuss what that means for patients. (WVU photo)
Stroke experts at West Virginia University say the American Stroke Association’s new guidelines aimed at reducing a patient’s risk of first stroke offer a more comprehensive approach to early detection and prevention, and therefore reduce the risk of stroke cases. It is said that this may lead to a decrease.
Dr. Muhammad Alvi is the medical director of the WVU School of Medicine Stroke Program. His work as a board-certified neurologist at WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute includes leading a stroke team of interdisciplinary experts.
On October 21, the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, updated its clinical recommendations.
New guidelines say healthy lifestyle behaviors such as good nutrition, smoking cessation, and physical activity, along with regular health checkups and managing risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke, can help prevent the onset of stroke in its early stages. states.
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“As health care providers, by reviewing a patient’s physical exam and blood tests, we can recommend behavioral and healthy lifestyle changes, including medications, for some patients. High blood pressure, high blood pressure, Addressing risk factors such as high cholesterol and high blood sugar levels can increase your chances of preventing a first stroke.
“Reducing a sedentary lifestyle and increasing physical activity are key to reducing the risk of stroke. Increased physical activity helps regulate blood pressure, cholesterol, inflammatory markers, insulin resistance, endothelial function, and body weight. Masu.
“Many adults can reduce their risk of stroke by following a Mediterranean-style dietary pattern. The Mediterranean diet program focuses on plant-based foods and healthy fats. Grains, extra virgin olive oil play an important role in this diet.
“Obesity and weight continue to be factors for many stroke patients, and this new guideline recommends FDA-approved glucagon-like protein-1 (GLP-1) receptor drugs, such as semaglutide and trizepatide, for patients with this risk factor. I’m considering using an agonist. I have type 2 diabetes.” — Dr. Muhammad Alvi, Associate Professor, WVU School of Medicine, Medical Director, WVU Stroke Program, Neurologist, WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.
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