How Can Patients Reduce the Risk of Stroke?
The more risk factors a person has, the greater the stroke risk. Up to 80% of strokes are preventable if people understand their personal risk and how to manage it.
Managing controllable risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol use, physical activity, and obesity can help reduce some of the other risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
UT Southwestern’s cardiologists and neurologists can help patients understand their risks and work to take control of any conditions that increase the risk of stroke.