Cardiovascular Health
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More About Stroke
Ischemic Stroke
About 85% of all strokes are ischemic, in which blood flow to the brain is blocked by clots or fatty deposits called plaque in blood vessel linings.
Hemorrhagic Stroke
A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel burtsts in the brain. Blood accumulates and compresses the surrounding brain tissue.
Risk Factors for Stroke
- Increase age
- Family history
- Race
- Male
- Previous Heart Attack
- Previous Stroke
Stroke Prevention
- Control high blood pressure
- Do not use tobacco or breath other people's smoke
- Eat a healthy diet to maintain healthy cholesterol levels
- Be physically active
- Control or delay the onset of diabetes
- Reduce excess weight or maintain a healthy weight
- Know your family's health history
- Take the Stroke Risk Quiz
Page last updated: March 30, 2023
SEE ALSO:
CONTACT US
Cardiovascular Health
RSA Tower, Suite 983
201 Monroe Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Phone: (334) 206-2066
Email Us
NEED HELP?
Having trouble finding what you are looking for? Use our A to Z Index.