Secondary Stroke Prevention

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS Podcast

Jul 22 2024 • 1 hr 21 mins

EPISODE TITLE: Secondary Stroke Prevention

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with D’Youville University students, Giovanni Feliciano and Fatima Ijaz about preventing secondary stroke. People who have a stroke are at increased risk of having another stroke. In this conversation we:

  • Discuss the difference between primary and secondary prevention
  • Highlight the increased risk faced by individuals who have already experienced a stroke
  • Discover the effects of antiplatelet therapies for stroke prevention
  • Address clot formation and subsequent strokes
  • Learn about the importance of client follow-through and monitoring in long-term prevention
  • Hear about research findings regarding hypertension management and its role in prevention
  • Learn about the multifaceted approach to reducing stroke risk: diet, exercise and alcohol consumption
  • Investigate the correlation between exercise and heart health
  • Explore the effect of smoking cessation on stroke recurrence
  • Consider the role of lifestyle choices in stroke prevention and the role of occupational therapy in supporting choices that are right for clients
  • Talk about the importance of being informed and proactive in managing risk factors

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at Nogginsandneurons@gmail.com

Show References

Brass, L. M. (2006). Strategies for primary and secondary stroke prevention. Clinical Cardiology, 29(S2), 21-27.

Chen, J., Li, S., Zheng, K., Wang, H., Xie, Y., Xu, P., ... & Xu, G. (2019). Impact of smoking status on stroke recurrence. Journal of the American Heart Association, 8(8), e011696.

Deiner, H-C. & Hankey, G.H. (2020). Primary and secondary prevention of ischemic stroke and cerebral hemorrhage. Journal of the American College of Cardiology Focus Seminar, 75(15); 1804-1818.

Gladstone, D.J., et al. (2021). Canadian stroke best practice recommendations: Secondary prevention of stroke update 2020. The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 315-337

Grassi, G., Arenare, F., Trevano, F. Q., Dell’Oro, R., & Mancia, G. (2007). Primary and secondary prevention of stroke by antihypertensive treatment in clinical trials. Current hypertension reports, 9, 299-304.

Hankey, G. J. (2005). Secondary prevention of recurrent stroke. Stroke, 36(2), 218-221.

Ringelstein, E. B., & Nabavi, D. (2000). Long-term prevention of ischaemic stroke and stroke recurrence. Thrombosis research, 98(3), 83-96.

Shah, J., Liu, S., & Yu, W. (2022). Contemporary antiplatelet therapy for secondary stroke prevention: a narrative review of current literature and guidelines. Stroke and vascular neurology, 7(5).

FREE INFOGRAPHIC:

Giovanni & Fatima created a helpful infographic you can use as part of your client education tools.

Get the Secondary Stroke Prevention Infographic here

THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES:

DEB’S RESOURCES

PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit!

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