Lifestyle modifications

Although the modification of lifestyle factors is recognised as extremely important for the management of secondary risk in stroke, the National Stroke Audit of Acute Services reported only 78% of patients with stroke received risk-factor-modification advice.

Behaviour-changing strategies targeting cardiovascular risk factors to prevent recurrence of stroke – including diet, physical activity, obesity, smoking and alcohol – are often derived from primary prevention, and aimed at the general population including people with stroke.

For current research and evidence-based recommendations see our Clinical Guidelines.