Adherence

Maintaining non-smoking status, high diet quality, and high leisure-time physical activity significantly reduces the risk of atherothrombotic ischemic stroke, with benefits independent of established comorbidities.

To lower your risk of atherothrombotic stroke, focus on three key behaviors: do not smoke, maintain a high-quality diet (rich in fish, vegetables, fiber, and healthy fats), and engage in high levels of leisure-time physical activity. These benefits hold true even if you have existing conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. Do not rely on BMI alone as a risk indicator; prioritize these active lifestyle factors.