Why the study?
Do exercise interventions improve health outcomes and reduce the risk of secondary events in patients with TIA or mild/non-disabling stroke?
Do exercise interventions improve health outcomes and reduce the risk of secondary events in patients with TIA or mild/non-disabling stroke?
This commentary highlights the potential utility of exercise interventions as part of secondary prevention programs for patients with TIA or mild stroke.
Exercise may aid secondary prevention after TIA or mild stroke; leaves open efficacy pending prospective trials.
Individuals diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mild/non-disabling stroke are at high risk of cardiovascular or recurrent cerebrovascular (stroke, TIA) events. Pharmacological intervention (ie anti-platelet and anti-coagulant medication) is considered the cornerstone of secondary prevention care for this population group. However, recent research has explored the utility of non-pharmacological interventions (eg exercise, diet, education) in improving health outcomes and reducing the risk of secondary events in patients with TIA or mild/non-disabling stroke. This commentary discusses the efficacy of implementing exercise interventions as a part of the secondary care program for acute and non-acute TIA and stroke patients. Current perspectives and future research initiatives are also discussed.
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