Stroke

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stroke is a leading cause of death and serious long-term disability — with someone in the U.S. suffering a stroke every 40 seconds. To determine if you are at risk for stroke, please answer the following questions.

• Do you or an immediate family member ever have a stroke?
• Have you ever had a heart attack or experienced angina?
• Do you have diabetes?
• Have you ever been diagnosed with high blood pressure?
• Have you ever been diagnosed with high cholesterol?
• Do you smoke?
• Do you exercise regularly (minimum 30 minutes, three times a week)?
• Are you more than 14 lbs. overweight?
• Do you consume alcohol on a daily basis?
• Are you 50 years of age or older?

If you answered “yes” to three or more of the above questions, please contact your personal medical provider. This questionnaire has been created for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or care. Only a physician or other qualified health care provider can accurately diagnose and treat stroke.

Call 911 immediately if you or someone nearby is experiencing the warning signs of stroke.

• Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause