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