Treatment for stroke depends on its location and which type of stroke has occurred. In some cases, surgical intervention is necessary to remove a blood clot, reduce pressure in the brain, or repair broken blood vessels. Comprehensive stroke treatment also includes measures to prevent future strokes, as patients who have had one stroke are more likely to have another. In fact, 1 in every 4 strokes that occur in the United States are in patients who have had a previous stroke (Benjamin et al 2017). Stroke prevention measures may include surgeries or medications to control blood pressure, blood clotting, or buildup of fatty plaques in the arteries.