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Since stroke damage can be irreversible once it occurs, the best treatment for stroke is to prevent its occurrence in the first place by eliminating risk factors and maintaining general good health, as well as getting regular neurological exams if the person is in an at-risk group. Surgery called carotid endarterectomy, which involves the removal plaque deposits in the arteries leading to the brain may be necessary in some cases.

Last updated: 25-Feb-08