to form and travel to the brain.
Take prescribed medicines as directed, and ask your healthcare professional whether you need any additional screening or preventive treatment.
Do not start aspirin or blood-thinning medication on your own to prevent a stroke. These medicines are not suitable for everyone and can cause serious bleeding.
Who Has a Higher Risk of Stroke?
Anyone can have a stroke, including younger adults. However, risk generally increases with age.
Other factors include:
- High blood pressure.
- Diabetes.
- High cholesterol.
- Smoking.
- Atrial fibrillation and certain other heart conditions.
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