One is Enough

Previous heart attack or ischemic stroke puts you at a higher risk of having another one.

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I WILL Prevent Another Heart Attack or Stroke

1 in 4 heart attack and stroke survivors will have another. Yet, up to 80% of heart attacks and strokes may be prevented with a combination of medication, such as aspirin,* and healthy habits that can have a big impact. 

Lower Your Risk of Another Heart Attack or Stroke

Managing your blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and taking medications like aspirin*—as recommended by a doctor—may help prevent another event.

Download the Preventing Another Stroke Infographic
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What to Do Instead of Having Another Stroke 

About one in four heart attack and stroke survivors suffers a second one —  but it doesn’t have to be that way. Take this checklist to your next doctor’s visit, and ask about ways to reduce your risk by creating a prevention plan.

Download the What to Do Instead of Having Another Stroke Checklist

Talk to your doctor about a prevention plan that could include:

  1. Managing High Blood Pressure
  2. Controlling Cholesterol 
  3. Manage Blood Glucose
  4. Being Active
  1. Eating Better
  2. Losing Weight
  3. Quit Smoking/Tobacco/Vaping
  4. Take prescribed medications and check with your doctor before making any changes.

Resources for Preventing Another Heart Attack or Stroke

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Want to connect with other survivors?

Join our Support Network. Here's what you'll get:

  • Share your story with others
  • Get answers to your questions from healthcare professionals
  • Interact with others on your own forum
  • Learn about regaining independence
Join the Support Network

Use the letters in "F.A.S.T." to spot signs of a stroke and know when to call 9-1-1.

By learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke.

Learn the warning signs and symptoms of stroke
Spot a stroke F.A.S.T.

Stroke Survivor Testimonials 

  • Preventing Another Stroke Michael Johnson

    May 21, 2019

  • Preventing Another Stroke- Annie Smith

  • Preventing Another Stroke- Dave Kim

  • Preventing Another Stroke - Mike Willis

  • Preventing Another Stroke Toni Guzman

  • ASA and Bayer Aspirin Secondary Prevention Announcement

    Jun 12, 2017

 

*Aspirin is not appropriate for everyone, so be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen. 

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