Primary prevention
Primary prevention of carotid atherosclerotic stenosis involves appropriate treatment of risk factors. There is good evidence to support the aggressive management of hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, and smoking cessation to prevent carotid stenosis and stroke.[1]
Secondary prevention
Patients should be advised to maintain an active lifestyle with regular cardiovascular exercise.
Continued treatment of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, and smoking cessation, as well as antiplatelet therapy, is recommended.
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