Secondary Prevention after Ischemic Stroke
Date Added:
March 4, 2026
Journal/Publication:
New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Date:
February 18, 2026
Type:
Meta-analyses, Reviews, and Guidelines
Format:
Article
DOI (1):
10.1056/NEJMcp2415601
PMID (1):
41707139
Abstract
The risk of recurrent ischemic stroke can be reduced by managing modifiable risk factors and instituting a regimen of mechanism-specific secondary stroke prevention. Strategies for secondary prevention should be instituted as early as possible. Poststroke monitoring of risk metrics, lifestyle behaviors, and medication recommendations is of key importance.
RPR Commentary
A review of the causes of ischemic stroke and the risk reduction strategies available to prevent recurrences. James W. Mold, MD, MPH