Stroke Risk Factors
High blood pressure is the number one cause of stroke. Do you know what your numbers are? Diabetes significantly increases the risk of stroke and people with AFib are 5 times more likely to have a stroke according to the American Heart Association. Talk to your doctor if you have these and/or other conditions like high cholesterol and carotid artery disease to ensure they are properly managed. Some risk factors for stroke can be controlled on your own. These include smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, and illegal drug and excessive alcohol use.
Educational Links
• Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agent
• Aphasia
• At Home After Stroke
• Caregiver
• Changes Caused by Stroke
• Children and Stroke
• Complications After Stroke
• Diabetes Education
• Driving After Stroke
• Emotional Changes
• Feeling Tired After Stroke
• Hemorrhagic Stroke
• High Blood Pressure
• Ischemic Stroke
• Let’s Learn About Stroke
• Lifestyle Changes
• Risk Factors for Stroke
• Smoking Cessation
• Stroke Diagnosis
• Stroke Rehab
• Warning Signs
Steps for Stroke 