1. Monitor blood pressure closely After the acute phase of stroke, it is best to lower blood pressure to <140/90 mmHg if tolerated; antihypertensive therapy may help stroke patients to lower blood pressure levels and reduce risk factors for heart failure, cardiac arrest and stroke development. Even if the blood pressure is not very high, stroke patients may receive prophylaxis with antihypertensive therapy. During treatment, care needs to be taken, blood pressure fluctuations should be closely monitored, and medical help should be sought to adjust the use of antihypertensive drugs if necessary. The most commonly used antihypertensive drugs for mild hypertension are: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and thiazide diuretics. You may also need to take other kinds of medications, which we will not list here, some of which are required for life. If you are unsure, please consult your medical professional promptly. 2. Anti-platelet therapy After an ischemic stroke, most patients will be treated with anti-platelet therapy to reduce the risk factors for another stroke. Antiplatelet therapy protects blood cells from clumping together and forming blood clots. Whether you take the drug and the exact dose you take will depend on your individual situation, any allergies, side effects, etc. Patients with stroke will probably be given: small accumulations of aspirin and dipyridamole (Pansantin) extended-release, or clopidogrel (Poliovel), or small doses of aspirin, depending on your doctor's recommendation. The combination of aspirin and clopidogrel is not recommended as a long course treatment regimen for stroke prevention and transient ischemic attack. 3. Anticoagulation therapy Patients with heart disease (e.g. atrial fibrillation) or who have had a previous ischemic stroke will likely receive anticoagulation therapy (e.g. Warfarin), a treatment regimen that can help reduce your risk factors for stroke due to thromboembolism. Also, treat the primary disease for the cause of the heart disease and treat the symptoms aggressively. In addition to changing your lifestyle habits, use statins: Statins can help lower your blood lipid levels. Elevated lipids over the years can block arteries and lead to strokes. Two of the most commonly used statins are atorvastatin and simvastatin, which indirectly reduce the risk of cardiogenic embolism by reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. 5. Exercise Appropriate physical activity is beneficial. Physically and mentally, patients and family members will feel much benefit. At the same time, it can reduce the risk factors for the occurrence of heart disease and stroke. The type and amount of exercise used depends on one's physical condition and personal ability. A minimum of 30 minutes of exercise a day is recommended, but it is not required to be done all at once. It can be divided into three sessions of 10 minutes each or two sessions of 15 minutes each. Consult a medical professional for the most appropriate type and amount of exercise.