Korean Journal of Stroke  2012;14(1):12-18

Stroke Update: Risk Factors and Primary Prevention of Stroke.

Jae Guk KIM 1 ; Soo Joo LEE

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Keywords

Stroke; Risk Factors; Primary Prevention

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

The aim of this article is to review the results of recent researches with regard to risk factors or primary prevention of stroke. We have discussed the contribution of various risk factors to the burden of stroke, variability in blood pressure, intensive glycemic control, lipid management, management of asymptomatic carotid stenosis, vitamin B supplements lowing homocysteine, lifestyle factors, and aspirin efficacy for primary prevention of stroke.