Quit alcohol, smoking: 14 pro tips from expert to dodge a stroke

Quit alcohol, smoking: 14 pro tips from expert to dodge a stroke Potentially harmful drugs Hormone replacement therapy and oral contraceptives increase the risk of stroke. Thus, such treatments should be avoided in patients with cardiovascular diseases, and oral contraceptives are contraindicated in women aged over 35 years, those who smoke, are obese, or have a history of thromboembolism.