What lifestyle changes are recommended for patients with ischemic stroke or TIA?
In patients with ischemic stroke or TIA, behavior change interventions targeting stroke literacy, lifestyle factors, and medication adherence are recommended to reduce risk factors and recurrent ischemic events. These interventions may include teaching self-management skills, engaging in targeted secondary prevention programs (eg, cardiac rehabilitation programs or exercise and lifestyle counseling programs), providing health information or advice about stroke prevention, and using behavior change theory (such as motivational interviewing) to improve medication adherence.