What are the effects of hyperntension, blood glucose, and lipids on ischemic stroke?
Control of hypertension, blood glucose, and lipids have been proven effective for reducing the risk of ischemic stroke. Fasting is not routinely required for lipid testing because the lipid profile components under fasting and nonfasting conditions differ in non-clinically significant degrees. HbA1c determination can detect new cases of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in 11.5% of patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke and prediabetes in 36.2%. Abnormal blood testing can help to stratify risk so that physicians can concentrate efforts of prevention on those at highest risk.