Stroke Prevention Serving Rockland, Orange and Northern Bergen Counties
What You Should Know About Stroke Prevention
Factors you CAN
control:
Factors you CAN NOT
control:
KNOW YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
If your blood pressure is elevated, see your doctor. High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke.
KNOW YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
Elevated cholesterol levels increase your risk for stroke. You can help to control your cholesterol levels by eating a healthy diet and regular exercise.
STOP CIGARETTE SMOKING
Your risk of having a stroke doubles when you smoke.
CONTROL YOUR WEIGHT
Obesity increases your risk of stroke. You can control your weight by lifestyle changes, increasing your activity level and eating a healthy diet.
CONTROL YOUR DIABETES
Having diabetes increases your risk of stroke. Your doctor may recommend a nutrition program, lifestyle changes and medicine to help control your diabetes.
AGE
Risk of stroke increases with age.
GENDER Stroke is more common in men than women, but more women than men die from stroke.
FAMILY HISTORY
If someone in your family has had a stroke, you are at higher risk.
PREVIOUS STROKES OR TIA If you have had a previous stroke or a mini stroke (Transient Ischemic Attack) your chances of having another stroke increase by 25% - 40%.
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
If you have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation your chances for stroke increase.
