New stroke guidelines stress blood pressure control, Mediterranean diet, and personalized risk assessment.

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have updated their stroke prevention guidelines, emphasizing better blood pressure control and the Mediterranean diet. The guidelines particularly highlight women with a history of high blood pressure during pregnancy, early menopause, and those with diabetes. They also suggest considering GLP-1 drugs for diabetes patients and taking social factors like race and income into account when assessing stroke risk.

November 25, 2024
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