"Since high blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke, the first line of defense often involves treating that condition."

Stroke Prevention - One, Two, Three

"Since high blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke, the first line of defense often involves treating that condition. Patients may be prescribed any number of medications including diuretics, alpha blockers, beta blockers or ACE inhibitors, just to name a few. Patients with high cholesterol may also take drugs called statins. A small daily dose of baby aspirin to thin the blood and prevent clots helps lower stroke risk."