Stroke Risk Factors & Assessment

The following is a stroke risk assessment matrix. Read through the different stroke risk factor columns and check every box that applies to you. Each box that applies to you equals one point. Total your stroke risk factor score at the bottom of each column and compare with the stroke risk levels below:

STROKE RISK FACTOR	High Stroke Risk Factors	Cautionary Risk Factors	Low Stroke Risk Factors
Blood Pressure	>140/90 or unknown	120-139/80-89	<120/80
Atrial Fibrillation	Irregular heartbeat	I don't know	Regular heartbeat
Smoking	Smoker	Trying to quit	Nonsmoker
Cholesterol	>240 or unknown	200-239	<200
Diabetes	Yes	Borderline	No
Exercise	Couch potato	Some exercise	Regular exercise
Diet	Overweight	Slightly overweight	Healthy weight
Stroke in Family	Yes	Not sure	No
TOTAL SCORE

Scorecard Results*

	High Risk >3: Ask about stroke prevention right away.
	Caution 4 - 6: A good start. Work on reducing risk.
	Low Risk 6 - 8: You're doing very well at controlling stroke risk.

*The information and materials contained on or in this site do not provide, and are not a replacement for, professional medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please see your physician or other health care provider for medical advice.

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