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Stroke Prevention

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced. This means the brain is left without blood and oxygen, which are both crucial to brain function. Immediate treatment is key to reducing the long-term effects of a stroke. Learning to recognize the signs and thinking F.A.S.T. can save lives.

Additional Symptoms

Sudden difficulty walking.

Sudden, unexplained severe headache.

Sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body.

Sudden confusion or difficulty speaking and/or understanding others.

Sudden loss of visual field or difficulty seeing in one or both eyes.

Risk Factors for Stroke

Heart related conditions that increase your risk of stroke are 

  • coronary artery disease
  • high blood pressure
  • heart abnormalities
  • abnormal heart rhythm


Additionally, other medical conditions including 

  • lung disease
  • diabetes
  • obesity
  • lupus
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • sleep apnea
  • sickle cell disease
  • kidney disease
  • brain aneurysms


There are also lifestyle factors that can increase your risk for stroke. They include 

  • smoking
  • lack of exercise
  • eating foods high in fat
  • cholesterol
  • sodium intake
  • anxiety and stress levels


Additionally, being older than 65 increases your risk.


It is important to reduce your risk factors by managing your medications and treatments and making lifestyle changes. Making these changes could save your life.

Lifestyle Changes

Lifestyle changes are key for prevention!

Lifestyle changes to reduce risk factors are key to reducing your risk of stroke.

Quit Smoking

Smoking causes damage to the lungs and heart. It is important to stop smoking to reduce your risk of stroke.

Cdc's information to quit smoking

Healthy Diet

It is important to maintain a heart healthy diet. This can help with weight reduction and lower cholesterol levels. 

Exercise

Exercising regularly can reduce your risk for stroke and other complications. It is important to start slowly with walks, biking and strength training. Make sure to warm up before your workout!

Learn More About a Heart-Healthy Diet!

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