Stroke Prevention

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

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

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

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!