.svg?iar=0&hash=F6049510E33E4E6D8196C26CCC0A64A4){kind=logo}
/hfh-logo-main--white.svg?iar=0&hash=ED491CBFADFB7670FAE94559C98D7798){kind=logo}
Stroke Risk Assessment
Am I at risk for stroke?
There are many factors that can put you or a loved one at risk of having a stroke. The stroke risk assessment is a simple way to evaluate your lifestyle and determine any changes you can make to prevent a stroke from occurring. Please select Yes or No for each question.
| I am a man over 45 years old or a woman over 55 years old. | ||
| My father or brother had a heart attack before age 55 or my mother or sister had one before age 65. | ||
| I have coronary artery disease, or have had a heart attack. | ||
| I have had a stroke. | ||
| I have an abnormal heartbeat. | ||
| I smoke, or live or work with people who smoke every day. | ||
| I do not know my total cholesterol or HDL levels | ||
| My total cholesterol level is 240 mg/dL or higher. | ||
| My HDL (good) cholesterol level is less than 40 mg/dL if I am a man or less than 50 mg/dL if I am a woman. | ||
| I do not know my blood pressure level. | ||
| My blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg or higher or I have been told that my blood pressure is too high. | ||
| I accumulate less than 30 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week. | ||
| I am 20 pounds or more overweight. | ||
| I have diabetes or take medicine to control my blood sugar. | ||
| Please total each column and place numbers here. TOTAL: | Yes | No |
If you have two (2) or more “Yes” answers, please see a healthcare professional and determine what you can do to lower your risk of stroke.