A 76-year-old woman consults us because she is concerned about her risk of stroke since her mother died of stroke a year ago. She is diagnosed with arterial hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus and is being treated with glipizide, aspirin, enalapril and atorvastatin. She smokes 20 cigarettes a day and leads a sedentary life. The examination revealed a blood pressure of 150/80 mm Hg. The blood test shows a hemoglobin A1C of 8% and LDL cholesterol of 110 mg/dl. Which of the following actions is associated with a greater reduction in the risk of stroke?
The most influential cardiovascular factor for stroke in women over 70 is blood pressure.
Achieve optimal blood pressure control.
Achieve optimal hemoglobin A1C levels.
Add an antioxidant to the treatment.
Smoking cessation.
Achieve LDL levels below 100 mg/dl.
The most influential cardiovascular factor for stroke in women over 70 is blood pressure.