25 Managing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in stroke and tia patients as part of an integrated community based preventive cardiology programme

Stroke is the leading cause of long-term morbidity in the developed world. Despite advances in medical care the absolute number of strokes is likely to increase in the coming decades as a result of ageing population. Furthermore, up to 25% of strokes occur in patients who previously suffered a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA). Effective stroke prevention strategies are therefore crucial. Whilst the evidence for stroke rehabilitation …