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Control risk factors for stroke

(HealthDay News) -- Among the best ways to protect yourself if you're at risk for stroke is to treat and manage related health problems.

While some risk factors are beyond your control, certain risk factors are manageable. Among them:

• artery conditions, such as atherosclerosis or peripheral artery disease
• high blood pressure and high cholesterol
• cigarette smoking
• diabetes
• heart disease
• atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm
• obesity
• poor diet
• inactivity.

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First published: 02/09/2009
Last updated: 02/09/2009

Reviewed by: HealthDay, a service of ScoutNews, LLC