Yes, having a poor diet may result in a high risk factor for heart disease or a stroke.
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Depression is a risk factor for stroke but depression does not cause stroke per se.
If you have high blood-pressure, there is an increase in the risk of either a stroke or a heart attack.
High blood pressure makes the heart work harder, and with time, weakens it. When combined with obesity , smoking, high cholesterol levels, or diabetes, the risk of heart attack or stroke increases.
Some of the 3 risk factors of stroke are; high blood pressure, heart disease and smoking.
High blood pressure can lead to heart failure. If the heart isn't pumping properly than the chance of forming a clot increases and if this clot breaks free and makes it to the head than a stroke will occur
Stroke risk is increased for people with diabetes, heart disease (especially atrial fibrillation), high blood pressure, prior stroke, or TIA. Risk of stroke increases tenfold for someone with one or more TIAs.
lead to high blood pressure (a major risk factor for stroke, heart disease and kidney disease)
Aside from aging and hypertension, Heart disease, obesity, Diabetes, smoking, oral contraceptives in women, polycythemia, and a condition called sleep apnea are all risk factors for stroke, as is a diet high in cholesterol or fatty foods.
It is a high risk factor.
Stroke risk is increased for people with diabetes, heart disease (especially atrial fibrillation), high blood pressure, prior stroke, or TIA. Risk of stroke increases tenfold for someone with one or more TIAs.