Secondary Prevention
Evidence-based education on reducing the risk of another stroke and preparing for follow-up care.
21 modules · 0 tools · 1 courses
Modules and tools
Preventing another stroke: the basics (secondary prevention)
Secondary prevention basics for survivors/caregivers: major risk-factor buckets, question scripts, mini-quiz, and bucket-matching game.
Home blood pressure tracking after stroke (patient-friendly)
A simple, safe guide to tracking blood pressure at home and bringing useful information to clinicians (no target numbers; follow your plan).
Physical activity after stroke (safe ramp-up + questions for clinicians)
Safe activity ramp-up module after stroke: minimum-dose plan, stop/seek-help red flags, clinician/PT questions, mini-quiz, and streak-builder game.
Medications overview: antiplatelets, anticoagulants, statins (high-level)
Safety-first overview of stroke-prevention medication categories (antiplatelets, anticoagulants, statins), adherence basics, red flags, and questions to ask clinicians.
Smoking/vaping and stroke risk (quitting supports)
Non-judgmental nicotine quitting module: stroke risk basics, 2-week quit/cut-down plan, trigger replacement practice, and resource links.
Diabetes and stroke: risk, recovery considerations, and caregiver checklist
High-level explanation of how diabetes affects blood vessels and recovery, plus a caregiver-friendly checklist of what to track and what questions to ask clinicians (no medical targets).
AFib and stroke: the heart rhythm story (plain-language explainer)
Explains atrial fibrillation (AFib) at a high level, how it can lead to clots and stroke, what monitoring may look like, and why blood thinners may be used (no individual recommendations).
Sleep and stroke risk (screening + habits)
Sleep and stroke risk module covering sleep apnea red flags, a simple 3-habit routine, clinician question scripts, mini-quiz, and routine-builder game.
Nutrition patterns for stroke prevention (Mediterranean-style overview)
Mediterranean-style nutrition overview for stroke prevention with simple swaps, swallowing-safe notes, mini-quiz, and grocery-cart game.
Alcohol, cannabis, and stroke recovery — how to have a safe conversation
A harm-reduction, patient-friendly module to discuss alcohol/cannabis after stroke: safety, interactions (concept), falls risk, mood/sleep effects, and exact-copy questions for clinicians (no specific limits).
Blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and lifestyle (habit plan)
Plain-language risk factor module with a weekly habit plan for BP/cholesterol/diabetes/lifestyle, question scripts for targets, and a habit-ladder game.
Blood thinners (anticoagulants) safety basics — falls, bleeding, procedures
A patient-friendly safety module for people on anticoagulants: bleeding risk basics, fall/head-injury planning, medication list discipline, and what to ask before procedures (no dosing).
Finding the cause: stroke workup basics (AFib, carotids, etc.)
High-level guide to common stroke workup tests (heart rhythm monitoring, echo, vascular imaging), why mechanism matters, and question scripts for follow-ups.
Heart-healthy eating after stroke — 10 simple swaps (no diet perfection)
A practical ‘10 simple swaps’ nutrition module aligned with heart-healthy patterns: add fiber, reduce excess salt, choose healthier fats, and make it doable with fatigue (no medical nutrition therapy).
High blood pressure (hypertension): the biggest stroke risk (home checks + questions)
Hypertension explainer for stroke prevention: why BP matters, how to do home BP checks correctly (concept), and questions to ask clinicians about goals/monitoring.
Medication routine + adherence system (after stroke)
A practical, non-judgmental system for taking medications reliably: routine design, reminders, refills, and what to do if a dose is missed (ask your clinician; no dosing advice).
Medication side effects + red flags (when to call vs emergency)
A safety guide for common stroke-prevention medication side effects and what to do next: when to call the clinic/pharmacy vs when to seek emergency help (no dosing advice).
Multiple strokes — medication safety (complex lists, fewer errors)
Medication safety module for recurrent stroke: med list reconciliation, refill synchronization, missed-dose scripts, urgent red flags, and a med-list cleanup game.
Multiple strokes (recurrent stroke) — what changes + how to stay safer
Module for people who’ve had multiple strokes/TIAs: what can change, why loop closure matters (cause/meds/follow-up), emergency planning, and practice activities.
Sleep apnea after stroke (why it matters + how to talk to your clinician)
A patient-friendly overview of sleep apnea, common signs, and how to bring it up in follow-ups—focused on stroke risk and recovery (no diagnosis).
Smoking/vaping/nicotine after stroke — quit plan + supports
A practical quit-plan module focused on nicotine as a stroke risk factor: triggers, replacement strategies, evidence-based supports, and exact-copy scripts to request meds/coaching (no dosing).