Table 1. Rank of stroke prevention strategies in order of importance.

Strategy	Risk reduction
Dietary modification	44%
Smoking cessation	36%
Exercise	28%
Aspirin	22%
Statins	21%
Antihypertensives	21%
Glycemic control	19%
Special cases
Carotid endarterectomy	48%
Oral anticoagulants	45%

Based on results of meta-analyses, as reviewed by Hackam and Spence [3] in 2007.