Primary care physicians play a pivotal role in preventing recurrent stroke. In this expert-led discussion on his Practical Updates in Primary Care Presentation, "Optimizing Outcomes: Key Updates in AHA Stroke Guidelines", Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH outlines actionable strategies—ranging from dietary and lifestyle counseling to evidence-based pharmacotherapy—that clinicians can implement to reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with prior stroke or TIA.