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Stroke Risk Assessment Test

Take this test to find out if you are at risk for a stroke.

1.	Do you smoke?	Yes	No	Quit
2.	Are you diabetic?	Yes	No
3.	Do you take insulin?	Yes	No
4.	Do you have high blood cholesterol?	Yes	No	Don't know
5.	Do you take medicine for your cholesterol?	Yes	No
6.	Do you take medicine for high blood pressure?	Yes	No
If you are over 50 years old and answered "yes" to two or more of the above questions, you may be at a higher risk for stroke.

7.	Have you ever had a heart attack, heart bypass, or angioplasty?	Yes	No
8.	Have you ever had blockages in the circulation to your legs?	Yes	No
9.	Have you had leg bypass or angioplasty?	Yes	No
10.	Has anyone in your family had a stroke?	Yes	No
11.	Has a doctor ever told you that you have blockages in your neck arteries?	Yes	No
If you answered "yes" to any of the above, you may be at higher risk for stroke. Early detection and treatment in most cases can significantly reduce or even eliminate the chance of suffering disabling paralysis or death from a stroke.

12.	Have you ever had a stroke, or a "mini-stroke" (TIA)?	Yes	No
13.	Have you ever had weakness, numbness or paralysis of your arms or legs?	Yes	No
14.	Have you ever had sudden blurred vision or blindness in your eye?	Yes	No
15.	Have you ever had difficulty speaking or slurring of your speech?	Yes	No
16.	Have you ever had severe headaches that occur for no reason?	Yes	No
17.	Have you ever lost your balance or fell down for no reason?	Yes	No
If you answered "yes" to any of the above, you may be at extremely high risk for a future stroke.

Most of these events can be prevented! Your doctor can help you evaluate your risk for stroke and help you make any lifestyle modifications that might be necessary. If you need a doctor, search our physican directory or call (772) 221-2088.

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