Risk Factors
Risk factors such as age, genetics, gender and race cannot be controlled. However, there are several risk factors that you can control. If your health care provider has already identified that you have any of these risk factors, it is very important to create a plan to help reduce your risk of stroke.
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Smoking
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High blood pressure (hypertension)
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Alcohol consumption and illegal drug use
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Stress
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Diabetes
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Obesity
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Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
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Inactivity
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Unhealthy diet
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Abnormal cholesterol
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Atrial fibrillation
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Carotid artery disease
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Peripheral vascular disease