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Risk Factors
Certain conditions – such as elevated blood pressure or cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, smoking, a transient ischemic attack (TIA), lack of exercise, obesity, or a family history – put a person at greater risk for stroke. Multiple risk factors increase your chance of a stroke. Working with a health care professional to develop a healthier lifestyle can help you reduce your risk for stroke.
Stroke Risk Factors that can be Controlled:
- An enlarged heart
- Atrial fibrillation (heart rhythm disorder)
- Carotid artery disease
- Diabetes mellitus, which is often coupled with high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and obesity
- Excessive alcohol intake
- Heart failure or coronary heart disease
- High blood cholesterol
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Peripheral artery disease
- Physical inactivity and obesity
- Sickle cell disease
- Smoking, including secondhand smoke
- Some blood disorders: a high red blood cell count thickens the blood and makes clots more likely
- Some recreational drugs such as cocaine and amphetamines
- Transient ischemic attacks
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