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Assessing Your Stroke Risk |
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Stroke Risk Assessment
| Risk Factor |
High Risk |
Caution |
Low Risk |
| Blood Pressure |
Greater than 140 over 90
or
“I don’t know” |
In the range of 120 to 139
over 80 to 89 |
Less than 120
over 80 |
| Cholesterol |
Greater than 240
or
“I don’t know” |
In the range of 200 to 239 |
Less than 200 |
| Diabetes |
“Yes” |
Borderline |
“No” |
| Smoking |
“I still smoke” |
“I’m trying to quit” |
“I’m a non-smoker” |
| Atrial Fibrillation |
“I have an irregular heartbeat” |
“I don’t know” |
“My heartbeat is not irregular” |
| Body Weight |
“I’m overweight” |
“I’m slightly overweight” |
“My weight is healthy” |
| Exercise |
“I’m a couch potato” |
“I exercise sometimes” |
“I exercise regularly” |
| “I have stroke in my family” |
“Yes” |
“I don’t know” |
“No” |
Reprinted with permission from the National Stroke Association
How to Determine Your Stroke Risk?
Each box that applies to you equals 1 point. Total your score at the bottom of each column and compare with the stroke risk levels below:
- If your RED score is 3 or more, please ask your doctor about stroke prevention right away.
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- If your YELLOW score is 4-6, you're off to a good start. Keep working on it! Talk to your doctor about things you can do to put yourself less at risk.
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- If your GREEN score is 6-8, congratulations! You're doing very well at controlling your risk for stroke!
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| Location | Hours of Operation |
Rush Professional Office Building
1725 W. Harrison Street, Suite 1121
Chicago, IL 60612
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To make an appointment or refer a patient, please call (312) 563-3800.
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