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Cornerstones of treatment for TIA revolve around reducing the risk of future events with blood pressure control, lipid control, and antiplatelet agents. Blood pressure should be maintained at 140/90 with a thiazide diuretic and/or an ACE inhibitor. Statins should be given to keep LDL of under 100mg/dL or 70mg/dL in high risk patients. Niacin or gemfibrozil are recommended to maintain HDL above 40mg/dL. Antiplatelet agents include aspirin with or without dipyridamole, or clopidogrel alone.