• J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. · Feb 2024

    Review

    Beyond antithrombotics: recent advances in pharmacological risk factor management for secondary stroke prevention.

    • Dimitrios Sagris, George Ntaios, and Haralampos Milionis.
    • Department of Internal Medicine, University of Thessaly, Faculty of Medicine, Larissa, Greece.
    • J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. 2024 Feb 14; 95 (3): 264272264-272.

    AbstractPatients with ischaemic stroke represent a diverse group with several cardiovascular risk factors and comorbidities, which classify them as patients at very high risk of stroke recurrence, cardiovascular adverse events or death. In addition to antithrombotic therapy, which is important for secondary stroke prevention in most patients with stroke, cardiovascular risk factor assessment and treatment also contribute significantly to the reduction of mortality and morbidity. Dyslipidaemia, diabetes mellitus and hypertension represent common and important modifiable cardiovascular risk factors among patients with stroke, while early recognition and treatment may have a significant impact on patients' future risk of major cardiovascular events. In recent years, there have been numerous advancements in pharmacological agents aimed at secondary cardiovascular prevention. These innovations, combined with enhanced awareness and interventions targeting adherence and persistence to treatment, as well as lifestyle modifications, have the potential to substantially alleviate the burden of cardiovascular disease, particularly in patients who have experienced ischaemic strokes. This review summarises the evidence on the contemporary advances on pharmacological treatment and future perspectives of secondary stroke prevention beyond antithrombotic treatment.© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2024. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.

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