MCQ Neurology Answer 21

The Correct Answer is E


MCQ Explanation

Older age, family history of thrombotic stroke, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, tobacco smoking, elevated blood cholesterol, and other factors are either proven or probable risk factors for ischaemic stroke, largely by their link to atherosclerosis. Whether or not tight control of blood sugars in patients with diabetes and other general care measures lower stroke risk is uncertain. Tobacco smoking should be discouraged in everyone.


Of the atherosclerosis factors, hypertension is of the greatest importance. In general, all hypertension should be treated. The first lines of treatment are dietary and life-style modification. All stages of hypertension are associated with increased risk of nonfatal and fatal cardiovascular disease events and renal disease. The higher the blood pressure, the greater the risk.

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