treatment depends on medical evaluation.
Risk Factors You Can Manage
Some risk factors, like age or family history, cannot be changed. But many stroke risk factors can be improved.
High blood pressure is one of the biggest stroke risks. Diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, obesity, and untreated heart rhythm problems can also increase risk.
Healthy habits may help lower risk over time. These include checking blood pressure, managing blood sugar, eating a heart-healthy diet, staying active, avoiding smoking, limiting excess alcohol, and following prescribed treatment.
Myths About Mini Strokes
