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Risk Factors for Stroke

Risk Factors for Stroke
  • Age over 55 years
  • Hypertension
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Valvular disease
  • Clinical symptoms of CHD or ECG evidence
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Elevated blood lipids and cholesterol
  • Heredity link mainly associated with hypertension and diabetes
  • Smoking
  • Stress
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Unhealthy diet
  • Obesity
  • High alcohol intake
  • Oral contraceptive pill
(Hickey 2003, Holland 2000)