According to Lutheran Hospital Stroke Center these factors make you a high risk for a stroke:
Blood Pressure: Higher than 140/90
Cholesterol: Higher than 240
Diabetes: Yes
Smoke: Yes
Atrial Fibrillation (irregular heartbeat): Yes
Weight: Overweight
Exercise: Couch Potato
Family History of Strokes: Yes
If 3 or more of the items above are you may need to see your doctor to discuss stroke prevention.
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