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 or treated
- High blood pressure
- Tobacco use
- Diabetes
- Diet
- High cholesterol
- Lack of physical activity
- Obesity
- Carotid or other artery disease
- Peripheral artery disease
- Atrial fibrillation (Afib) or other heart disease
- Certain blood disorders
- Excessive alcohol intake
- Illegal drug use
Additional stroke risk factors:
- Age
- Gender
- Heredity and race
- Family history
- Prior stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA) or heart attack
Locations
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Morristown Medical Center
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Stroke Center at Morristown Medical Center
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100 Madison Avenue
Third Floor, Simon Building
Morristown, NJ 07960
- 973-971-4412
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
- Emergency Contact: In a medical emergency, please call 911.
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100 Madison Avenue
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Overlook Medical Center
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Stroke Center at Overlook Medical Center
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99 Beauvoir Avenue
Fifth Floor, Outpatient Neuroscience
Summit, NJ 07901
- 908-522-5933
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
- Emergency Contact: In a medical emergency, please call 911.
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99 Beauvoir Avenue
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Newton Medical Center
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Stroke Center at Newton Medical Center
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175 High Street
Newton, NJ 07860
- 973-579-8572
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
- Emergency Contact: In a medical emergency, please call 911.
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175 High Street
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Chilton Medical Center
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Stroke Center at Chilton Medical Center
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97 West Parkway
Fifth Floor, Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
- 973-831-5385
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
- Emergency Contact: In a medical emergency, please call 911.
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97 West Parkway
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Hackettstown Medical Center
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Stroke Center at Hackettstown Medical Center
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651 Willow Grove Street
First Floor
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
- 908-441-1298
- Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm
- Emergency Contact: In a medical emergency, please call 911.
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651 Willow Grove Street
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