Recommendations Recommendations have been derived from the information in the articles that were previously discussed and are as follows with their grade equivalent. The grades for each recommendation came from the guideline where it originated. A target blood pressure should be based on each individual patient, but normal levels should be less than or equal to 120/80. (Grade: B) Regular screenings, including that of blood pressure, should be evaluated on a regular basis. (Grade: A) Patients who should be advised to quit smoking and to avoid environmental tobacco smoke. (Grade: C) The healthcare provider can aid in smoking cessation by offering different methods of tobacco replacement. (Level B) Patients who have previously had a CVA or TIA should completely cease all alcohol consumption. (Grade: A) Those who are able to engage in physical activity should engage in at least 30 minutes per day. (Grade: C) Oral contraceptives can increase the risk of stroke or TIA in patients with additional risk factors, therefore their use is strongly cautioned. (Grade: C) Weight reduction is recommended in those who are clinically overweight or obese as a method to reduce blood pressure. (Grade: B) An anticoagulant or antiplatelet should be prescribed to each patient suffering from an ischemic stroke at discharge. (Grade: A)
Recommendations Recommendations have been derived from the information in the articles that were previously discussed and are as follows with their grade equivalent. The grades for each recommendation came from the guideline where it originated. A target blood pressure should be based on each individual patient, but normal levels should be less than or equal to 120/80. (Grade: B) Regular screenings, including that of blood pressure, should be evaluated on a regular basis. (Grade: A) Patients who should be advised to quit smoking and to avoid environmental tobacco smoke. (Grade: C) The healthcare provider can aid in smoking cessation by offering different methods of tobacco replacement. (Level B) Patients who have previously had a CVA or TIA should completely cease all alcohol consumption. (Grade: A) Those who are able to engage in physical activity should engage in at least 30 minutes per day. (Grade: C) Oral contraceptives can increase the risk of stroke or TIA in patients with additional risk factors, therefore their use is strongly cautioned. (Grade: C) Weight reduction is recommended in those who are clinically overweight or obese as a method to reduce blood pressure. (Grade: B) An anticoagulant or antiplatelet should be prescribed to each patient suffering from an ischemic stroke at discharge. (Grade: A)