Stroke Risk Factors

Clogged carotid arteries are linked to strokes.  In this video, Dr. Robin Miller discusses a new technology that can show who is at risk for having a stroke. Full Answer

There is always a risk of stroke with atrial fibrillation (AF). It is highest immediately after cardioversion. However, cardioversion without other interventions is considered safe when AF has been there for less than 24 hours. Full Answer

Strokes strike out of the blue, without warning and can happen to anyone, even people who are healthy. But risk skyrockets in people who engage in unhealthy behaviors or turn their backs on strategies that deal with problems known to raise the... Full Answer

If a close family has had a stroke, your chances of suffering one increase. The older you are, the more likely you are to experience a stroke. For those between 55 and 85, stroke risk doubles every 10 years. Full Answer

Chronic high blood pressure is one of the major risk factors for hemorrhagic strokes. Over time, high blood pressure weakens the blood vessels and arteries, making them more likely to burst. Talk to your doctor if you think you may be at risk for stroke... Full Answer

Men are at a higher risk for stroke than women, until their later years when the odds become more even. Race is also a factor. Blacks are twice as likely to experience a stroke and are twice as likely to die from it, than their white counterparts. Some... Full Answer