Stroke Risk Factors
• High blood pressure
• Atrial fibrillation (A-fib)
• Heart disease
• High cholesterol
• Smoking
• Diabetes
• Previous stroke or mini
stroke/TIA
• Carotid stenosis
• Obesity
• Not being active
• Family history of stroke
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Suspect a stroke?
Don't delay — B.E. F.A.S.T.
2,000,000 brain cells die every minute during a stroke
Strokes can happen at any age, at any time, even while you sleep.
If you believe you or someone you know may be having a stroke, B. E. F. A. S. T.
The American Stroke Association urges anyone who notices the following sudden
and severe signs of stroke to immediately dial 911:
• Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg
• Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech
• Sudden vision problems in one or both eyes
• Sudden difficulty walking or dizziness, loss of balance or problems with coordination
• Severe headache with no known cause
