Risk factors for stroke are perceived to be divided conditionally into two groups:
those that we cannot influence;
factors that we can influence.
In the first group are mainly included:
Heredity;
Gender
Advancing age
Presence of previous stroke or transient ischemic attack
In the second group are:
High blood pressure >140/90
Presence of heart disease;
Presence of diabetes;
Smoking;
Excessive use of alcohol;
Drug use;
Lack of movement, obesity;
Maintenance of high cholesterol and lipids in the blood;
Long-term use of birth control pills;
Presence of sickle cell anemia;
Presence of atrial fibrillation/arrhythmia.
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