Stroke Prevention

Stroke Prevention

Knowing stroke risk factors and making positive changes in your lifestyle and habits can greatly reduce your risk of stroke.

Risk factors listed on the National Stroke Association website include:

Controllable stroke risk factors:

  • Alcohol Use
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Diabetes
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Physical Inactivity
  • Obesity
  • Tobacco Use and Smoking

Uncontrollable stroke risk factors:

  • Age
  • Family History
  • Fibromuscular Dysplasia
  • Gender
  • Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO or hole in the heart)
  • Previous Stroke or TIA
  • Race

If any of these stroke risk factors fit you, talk to your healthcare provider. Need a provider? Search our provider database. 

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View a short video on Stroke Recognition, Diagnosis & Prevention presented by Michael Armstrong, MD.