Modifiable risk factors for stroke
The modifiable risk factors for stroke include:
- hypertension
- smoking
- atrial fibrillation
- diabetes mellitus
- diet:
- high salt intake
- high fat intake
- low potassium intake
- low vitamin intake
- excess alcohol intake
- obesity
- low levels of physical exercise
- raised cholesterol
Reference
- Boehme A et al. Stroke Risk Factors, Genetics, and Prevention. Circ Res. 2017 Feb 3;120(3):472–495
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