Risk factors for cerebrovascular disease and prevention

  I. Hypertension
  The ideal blood pressure should be controlled at <130/85mmHg, and patients with hypertension should take medication to control blood pressure <140/90mmHg.
  Second, heart disease
  Such as atrial fibrillation, coronary heart disease, etc., can increase the risk with age, and should be actively treated.
  Three, diabetes mellitus
  Ideal state: fasting blood sugar <6mmol/l; random blood sugar 4-8mmol/l; glycated hemoglobin (HbAlc) <7%. At the same time, diabetic patients should be more active in treating hypertension, controlling weight and lowering cholesterol level.
  D. Dyslipidemia
  High cholesterol and high LDL should be treated actively and unhealthy lifestyle should be changed.
  V. Smoking
  Smoking is harmful to people, and can affect the blood vessels and blood system. Long-term passive smoking can also increase the risk of stroke.
  Six, carotid artery stenosis
  VII. Possible risk factors
  Alcohol consumption
  ①For those who do not drink alcohol, it is not advocated to use small amounts of alcohol to prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease.
  ②Drinkers must be moderate and not alcoholic; men should not drink more than 20-30g of alcohol per day (about one or two 52% white wine) and women should not drink more than 15-20g.
  Obesity —- abdominal obesity is more harmful than uniform obesity, advocate a healthy lifestyle and good eating habits. Adult body mass index BMI (i.e. weight/height) should be controlled at <28, or waist/hip ratio <1
  Eight, other risk factors, such as
  Lack of physical activity ;
  Oral contraceptive use;
  Hyperhomocysteinemia;
  Metabolic syndrome;
  Hypercoagulable state of blood.