risk. Some people with certain medical conditions or medications may be advised not to drink at all.
8. Know Whether You Have Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm that can allow blood clots to form in the heart and travel to the brain.
Possible symptoms include:
- Palpitations
- Irregular heartbeat
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
Some people have no symptoms at all. When atrial fibrillation is diagnosed, treatment may include medication to reduce clot risk.
9. Take a Previous TIA Seriously
If you have already had a TIA, your risk of a future stroke is higher.
Medical evaluation may help determine whether you need:
- Antiplatelet medication
- Anticoagulation
- Cholesterol treatment
- Blood-pressure treatment
- Carotid-artery evaluation
- Treatment for abnormal heart rhythms
A previous TIA should never be treated as harmless.
Other Risk Factors Worth Discussing
Stroke risk can also be influenced by:
- Family history
- Increasing age
- Obesity
- Sleep apnea
- Cardiovascular disease
- Kidney
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