Preventing another stroke
Some people are more likely to have a stroke than others. The things that affect how likely you are to have a stroke are called risk factors. Some risk factors, such as age, race and family history, can’t be changed.
Other risk factors are due to your lifestyle and diet. Many of these are closely linked. (For example, blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and activity are often related.) If you improve one risk factor, you will often improve others as well. This will reduce the damage to your arteries. It may also prevent your artery disease from getting worse.
The following is a guide to health changes that will lower your risk of another stroke.
