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There are several things that one can do to prevent strokes. These include: knowing your blood pressure, knowing if you have arterial fibrillation, stopping smoking, finding out your cholesterol, exercising, limiting salt intake, and monitoring circulation problems.
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- High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading cause of stroke.
- If the higher number (your systolic blood pressure) is consistently above 135 or if the lower number (your diastolic blood pressure) is consistently over 85, consult your doctor.
- If your doctor confirms that you have high blood pressure, he or she may recommend some combination of changes in your diet, regular exercise, and medication.
- Medication for blood pressure has been improved.
- Once you and your doctor find the right medicine for you, it will almost never cause side effects or interfere with your quality of life.
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an irregular heart beat that changes heart function and allows blood to collect in the chambers of your heart.
- If you have AF, your doctor may choose to lower your risk for stroke by prescribing medicine.
- Blood thinners such as warfarin or aspirin are the most commonly prescribed treatments.
- If you stop smoking today, your risk for stroke will immediately begin to drop.
- More alcohol than that each day can increase your risk for stroke by as much as three times and also can lead to liver disease, accidents and more.
- If you drink, it is recommended that you limit yourself to no more than two drinks each day.
- 5. Find out if you have high cholesterol.
- Follow your doctor's recommendations carefully to control your diabetes.
- Often, diabetes may be controlled through careful attention to what you eat.
- Ask your doctor if you have circulation problems, which increase your risk for stroke.
- Fatty deposits - caused by atherosclerosis or other diseases - can block the arteries, which carry blood from your heart to your brain.
- Symptoms of a Stroke If you have any stroke symptoms, call 911 immediately.
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