Do I Have A Risk For Stroke?

Do you have high blood pressure or hypertension?

Do you smoke?

Do you have diagnosis of diabetes?

Do you have high level of blood cholesterol (total blood cholesterol higher than 180mg/dl)?

Do you have diet high in saturated fats (butter, whole milk, and baked goods), trans fats (fast food, fried food, chips, crackers, cookies), sweetened beverages and salt?

Do you have a sedentary life style whit no time for regular exercise?

Are you overweight (your body mass index is 25 and more)?

Do you have a family history of stroke?

Are you an African-American woman over 55?

Do you drink alcohol daily (if you are a man-more than 2 drinks per day and more than one drink per day if you are a woman)?

Do you have sleeping difficulty?

Do you have diagnosis of any cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, heart defects, heart infection or abnormal heart rhythm, such as atrial fibrillation or PAD (peripheral artery disease)?

Did you have a prior stroke, TIA (transient ischemic attack) or a heart attack?

Do you use stimulant drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamines and heroin?

Based on your answers you have a low risk for stroke. Stroke is a medical condition that occurs when there is a blockage or rupture of the blood vessels that carries oxygen rich blood to the brain. In either way, some parts of the brain cannot get enough oxygen and nutrients, so those parts of the brain become damaged or die. A stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S. The basic step in stroke prevention is to know your risk factors and keep them low by adopting a healthy lifestyle. The changes you make now can have a huge impact on your life.

Based on your answers you have a moderate risk for stroke. Stroke is a cerebrovascular disease that occurs when the blood vessels that feed the brain become blocked by a blood clot or burst. In either case, the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, leading to the death of brain cells. Stroke is a dangerous condition that can result with a long-term brain damage, disability or even death. Even so, almost 80 percent of strokes could be prevented. Please consult your doctor for your risk factors assessment and together you will develop a prevention plan to keep them under control. Also, a healthy lifestyle changes are necessary.

Based on your answers you have a high risk for stroke.