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Stroke is the number one cause of adult disability in the world's wealthiest countries and the third leading cause of death after heart attack and cancer. Here are the Major Risk Factors for a Stroke:
High blood pressure or hypertension. Blood pressure reading of 140/90 or higher.
High fat diet, stress and being overweight can narrow arteries.
Smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke.
Sticky blood or platelet aggregation. microscopic components of blood stick together, leading to clot formation. To prevent this, talk to your doctor about taking a low dose aspirin daily. Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation and can reduce the risk of stroke by up to 30% in some people. Vitamin E can improve blood flow and prevent blood clots.
High cholesterol level.
Before a person has a stroke, he/she might have one or more "ministrokes", or transient ischaemic attacks [TIAs}. The symptoms are the same as a stroke.
High Homocysteine level.
Homocysteine is an amino acid used by the body for many functions including detoxification.
Heavy Drinking
What else can I help you with?
Can depression cause a stroke?
Depression is a risk factor for stroke but depression does not cause stroke per se.
How can sex cause stroke?
increased heart rate can cause a stroke
How could a stroke be a cause of death?
a stroke can cause death, but it will not always kill a person
Does grapefruit juice cause Stroke or seizure?
No the drinking of grapefruit juice can not cause stroke or seizure .
What is the 3rd leading cause of death in the us?
stroke
What can high pressure cause?
It can cause stroke.
what was the cause of Chester Alan's death?
a stroke caused Chesters death
Can heat stroke cause vomiting?
Yes, heat stroke can cause vomiting as a symptom of the body's response to overheating and dehydration.
Can cirrhosis cause a stroke?
yes
Can bacteria cause stroke?
chlamydia
Will stroke cause swelling of head?
No.
What was Harold Melvin's cause of death?
he suffered a stroke and died from complications resulting from the stroke
