What interventions are recommended to reduce the risk of ischemic stroke or ASCVD in patients with obesity?
Weight loss is recommended to improve the ASCVD risk in patients with ischemic stroke or TIA and who are overweight or obese. Referral to an intensive, multicompo- nent, behavioral lifestyle-modification program is recommended to achieve sustained weight loss in patients with ischemic stroke or TIA who are obese. Calculation of BMI is recommended at the time of their event and annually thereafter, to screen for and to classify obesity.