Risk factors of recurrent ischemic stroke with arterial hypertension: an analysis

This article analyzes the risk factors of recurrent ischemic stroke with hypertension. The author studies etiological characteristics and risk factors of recurrent ischemic stroke as well as assesses the quality of life of patients with this pathology. Thus, medical investigations have showed the second stroke to be more severe than the first one as it is often accompanied by gross disability of patients and less complete recovery. The incidence of recurrent stroke and death rates are much higher in patients who were not taking any regular antihypertensive or antiplatelet agents. The author have proved the need for secondary stroke prevention. As a result, the risk of recurrent ischemic attacks reduces.