Cholesterol/Lipids, Diabetes Mellitus, Diet-Nutrition, Exercise, High Blood Pressure, Smoking Cessation, Stroke

STARS (Steps Against Recurrent Stroke)

The National Stroke Association along with Bristol-Meyers Squibb Sanofi Pharmaceuticals sponsors the STARS program, which is designed to inform stoke patients how to reduce their risk for recurrent stroke.

There are 5 things to do. How many of them include at least some component of CAM?

I count 4.

  • Stop smoking
  • Keep blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes under control
  • Eat a healthy diet
  • Increase physical activity

One more thing…

  • If you have an irregular heartbeat, a condition called atrial fibrillation, work with your doctor to control it.

More information about the STARS program is here.

6/2/08 18:01 JR