2. Quit smoking immediately, exercise regularly and learn to relax.
Getting plenty of rest/sleep and quit smoking can greatly prevent stroke and other heart disease.
Smoking Cessation Hotline of the Hospital Authority:
2300 7272
Integrated Smoking Cessation Hotline of the Department of Health:
1833 183
3. Control your blood pressure and diabetes
‧Non-medicated intervention: Avoid intaking an excessive amount of sodium/salt in your diet. Stick with a diet that is “3 lows and 1 high,” which means the diet should be low in sugar, sodium and fat but high in fibre.
‧Medicated Intervention: follow the instructions prescribed by the doctor.
4. Lower your blood cholesterol
This can be done by exercising and eating proper diet. Following the medication prescribed by a doctor, when necessary.
5. Surgery can be an option for those suffering from severe carotid atherosclerosis with critical narrowing
The surgery involves procedures that either removes the plaque in the neck arteries or implant stents to dilate and strengthen the narrowed neck arteries. This can enhance blood flow and minimize the chances of a stroke.
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