Are you at Risk for a Stroke?
- Do you have high blood pressure or do you take medication for high blood pressure?
- Do you smoke or have a long history of smoking?
- Do you have an irregular heartbeat?
- Do you have high cholesterol or do you take medication for high cholesterol?
- Is there an immediate family history of stroke or heart disease? (mother, father, siblings, children)
- Do you exercise less than three times per week for 20-30 minutes at a time?
- Do you eat a diet high in saturated and/or animal fat?
- Are you over 55 years of age?
- Are you male?
If you have checked Yes for two (2) or more of the above risk factors, you may be a candidate for a Stroke/Carotid Artery Screening and/or a Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening.