Empowerment and Mobile Technology in the Control of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients With Ischemic Stroke

This trial is testing whether a mobile phone-based empowerment program can help stroke survivors better manage their blood pressure and reduce the risk of having another stroke, by making it easier to monitor blood pressure and stay on track with medications. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 40 or older - You have had an ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel) or a mini-stroke (TIA), with a severity score of 3 or higher - You have been diagnosed with high blood pressure (either pre-existing or newly found) - You or your legal representative can give informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a known heart condition that is the primary source of clots (like atrial fibrillation) - You are already taking blood thinners (anticoagulants) or there is a reason you need them - You have a pacemaker - You are unable or unwilling to follow study activities - You have a serious medical condition that would interfere with participation Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.