Prevention of Stroke

Too many Australians are at higher risk of stroke through lifestyle-related behaviours such as physical inactivity and tobacco smoking.

Increased physical activity, better nutrition and quitting smoking are just a few of the things we can do to improve our cardiovascular health.

Information on prevention of stroke can be found at:

National Stroke Foundation [National Stroke Foundation (NSF)]

or by following the links below.

Reviewed February 2011

17 Resources Found

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Title:	Stroke prevention
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Strokes can be fatal but can be prevented by reducing risk factors. Many stroke risk factors are lifestyle related. High blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, high blood cholesterol levels, poor diet, lack of exercise and heavy drinking all increase the risk of stroke.
Date:	Nov 2011

Title:	New Stroke Prevention Medicine
Publisher:	HealthInsite Editorial Team
Description:	Dabigatran (Pradaxa), a new anticoagulant medicine to help prevent strokes in people with an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), is reviewed in the latest edition of Medicine Update, an online newsletter published by NPS: Better choices, Better health.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Dabigatran (Pradaxa) for preventing stroke in people with atrial fibrillation
Publisher:	National Prescribing Service
Description:	This Medicine Update is about using dabigatran to prevent stroke in people with a condition called atrial fibrillation. Dabigatran can also be used after hip or knee replacement surgery (see the April 2010 Medicine Update issue).
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Preventing a stroke
Publisher:	National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:	It is important to understand that stroke is preventable. There are many factors that can increase your chance of having a stroke. Some of these, such as age, gender and a family history of stroke, cannot be controlled.
Date:	Jun 2011

Title:	Stroke prevention for high risk groups
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Certain conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) can substantially increase a person's risk of stroke. Methods of reducing the risk include medications, surgery and lifestyle changes.
Date:	Apr 2011

Title:	Stroke
Publisher:	HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:	Links to information on stroke and its symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, risk factors, support services and statistics.
Date:	Feb 2011

Title:	Preventing another stroke
Publisher:	National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:	Stroke risk is influenced by a number of factors. Some of these stroke factors, such as age, gender and a family history of stroke, cannot be controlled.
Date:	Oct 2008

Title:	Stroke prevention: is it possible? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	In certain high risk individuals the risk of major stroke can be reduced considerably. Here are some methods to reduce the risk.
Date:	Jan 2008

Title:	Surgery
Publisher:	National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:	The two carotid arteries are the main arteries carrying blood to the brain. They can become narrowed at a point in the neck by a build up of cholesterol and other fatty material termed 'plaque'. If your carotid arteries have become partially blocked, resulting in reduced blood flow to the brain, you may be advised to have an operation called a carotid endarterectomy.
Date:	Sep 2007

Title:	Lifestyle
Publisher:	National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:	There are number of risk factors that may increase your risk of stroke which you can control and in doing so can help reduce the chances of having a stroke.
Date:	Sep 2007

Title:	Medication
Publisher:	National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:	There are a number of medications that your doctor may prescribe to reduce your chances of having a stroke. This may lower the chances of blood clots forming, or help you to manage your risk factors for stroke such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
Date:	Sep 2007

Title:	What is strokesafe?
Publisher:	National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:	In 2004, the National Stroke Foundation developed strokesafe™, a public health campaign to address the escalating rise of stroke in Australia. Over recent years, the rate of stroke has increased due to an ageing population and it is now the second biggest killer in the community.
Date:	Sep 2007

Title:	Brain health in old age - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Find out which strategies can help you keep your brain active and your memory sharp into old age.
Date:	Apr 2007

Title:	Eating well to prevent heart disease and stroke
Publisher:	Multicultural Health Communication Service
Description:	A guide to healthy eating to prevent heart disease and stroke. Includes eating tips for lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, controlling blood sugar and losing weight.
Date:	May 2003

Title:	Aspirin - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Aspirin now has an important role in preventing heart attacks, strokes and bowel cancer.
Date:	Jan 2002

Title:	Stroke in the era of evidence-based medicine
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	A stroke is an injury to the brain. It can be caused by bleeding in the brain or if the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked off.
Date:	Jan 1999

Title:	Preventing stroke: is it time to change your lifestyle?
Publisher:	Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:	How diet and exercise can help prevent stroke.
Date:	Sep 1996

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