Am I at Risk for Stroke?
Knowing your risk for stroke and talking with your doctor about your specific health can be the best way to prevent a stroke. St. Anthony Hospital in Denver, encourages those at risk for stroke to talk with their doctor about risk factors for stroke that can be changed or modified.
The following increase your risk factor for stroke:
- Diabetes
- Family history of stroke
- Heart disease
- High cholesterol
- Increasing age
- Physical inactivity and obesity
- Poor diet
- Smoking - Are you ready to quit smoking? Learn more about our individualized Smoking Cessation Program...
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Assess your risk for Stroke |
Visit the American Stroke Association for more information about stroke warning signs, prevention and more.












