The risk of recurrent stroke in survivors of an ischaemic stroke or TIA (transient ischaemic attack) is high. The annual risk is 10 per cent in the first year and 5 per cent in each subsequent year. These patients are also at risk of other vascular events such as myocardial infarction.

Reflect: What are the risk factors for a patient who has had a stroke or TIA?

Plan: C+D's MUR tips on secondary prevention covers drug therapy, including monitoring and side effects, and lifestyle interventions to reduce the risk of a recurrent stroke.

Act: Read C+D's MUR tip to brush up your knowledge of secondary prevention.

Evaluate: What will you check during your next MUR with a patient who has had a stroke or TIA, and what advice will you give?