infarct formed again after one earlier

my father aged 64 years suffered from a stroke on the right side of the brain....which formed in a infarct which he was treated immediately. his left hand n leg were showing symptoms of weakness which he recoverd. but after 6 weeks of medication and keeping diabetes and blood pressure in control which were initially very high...still developed another infract on the left side now. the doc says to have medicines on time and maintain a healthy diet n control of diabetes and blood pressure. just concerned about the formation again....pls help?????????

[sue_in_oz]

Hi

Sorry to hear about your dad's strokes :(

Has he thoroughly investigated for the cause(s) of the strokes?  Unless they know that it is very difficult to be sure that his treatment is sufficient to prevent further strokes.

Please feel free to post further any questions that you may have.

HTH

Sue