Are you at risk for a stroke?
     Take this Quick Quiz!

You can reduce your risk of stroke by taking notice of your lifestyle and risk factors associated with having a stroke.  By taking on this personal challenge and making a few changes in your daily habits or by taking medication prescribed by a physician... you can take control of your health.

The following factors may increase your risk:

Check all boxes that apply to you. If you check “yes” or “I don’t know” to two or more boxes, see a healthcare provider for a complete assessment of your risks!

 

Stroke Quiz

    
Yes No I don't Know
Do you Smoke?
Or do you live or work with people who smoke tobacco indoors every day? 		Smoke  
     
Is your total Cholesterol 200 mg/dl or higher? Cholesterol  
     
Is your HDL (“good”) cholesterol less than 45 mg/dl (male) or 60 mg/dl (female) HDL  
     
Is your Blood Pressure . . . 120/80 mm Hg or higher OR has a health professional told you your blood pressure is too high?  Blood Pressure  
     
Do you get less than 30 minutes of physical activity on most days? Physical Activity  
     
Are you Overweight by 20 pounds or more for your height and build?  Overweight  
     
Do you have Diabetes, a fasting blood sugar of 100 or greater, OR do you need medicine to control your blood sugar? Diabetes  
     
Medical History . . . have you had a coronary heart disease or atrial fibrillation OR have you had a heart attack?  Medical History  
     
Have you been told that you have Carotid Artery Disease ?
Carotid Artery
 
     
Have you had a Stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attack)?
Stroke or TIA
 
     
Have you had a disease of the leg arteries, a high red blood cell count or sickle cell anemia?
Other
 
     
Are you a man over 45 years old, OR are you a woman over 55 years old,
OR have you passed menopause or had your ovaries removed and not taking estrogen?		 Age and Sex  
     
Did your father or brother have a heart attack before age 55 OR did your mother or sister have one before age 65, OR did your mother, father, sister, brother or grandparent have a stroke? Family History