Risk factors of stroke
Non modifiable:
- Age – the risk of stroke is double every 10 years after 55 years old.
- Sex – Generally, men have higher prevalence of stroke than women except in between 35-44 year-olds and over 85 year-olds when women have slightly greater age specific incidence than men.
- Ethnicity/race
- Family history of stroke – Both paternal and maternal stroke history will contribute to high risk. The risks also associated with genetic and environmental factors.
Modifiable:
- High blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic)
- Cigarrette smoking – Both active and passive smokers are considered major risk factors for stroke. For those who stop smoker for 5 years or longer, the risk are cthe same with non smokers.
- Diabetes mellitus
- Atrial fibrillation
- Coronary heart disease
- Hyperlipidemia
- Obesity
- Physical inactivity
- Raised homocysteine levels
- High dietary salt intake
- Heavy alcohol consumption
- Previous stroke
- Transient ischemic attack
- Oral contraceptive pills
- Pregnancy
Related:
Reference:
- Clinical Practice Guidelines. Management of Ischaemic Stroke. June 2006. Ministry of Health Malaysia.
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