Neurology: Stroke Risk Assessment

Stroke Risk Assessment Directions

There are many factors that put you at risk for stroke. Some of these are controllable such as high blood pressure, diet, and smoking and can be reduced by making lifestyle changes. However, there are some risk factors such as heredity and age that are beyond your control.

To find out your risk for stroke, select the appropriate response button for each question. Your total score and an explanation of its meaning appear after clicking the 'Find Your Score' button at the end of the assessment.

1. Systolic Blood Pressure
(List the number from your most recent blood pressure measurement.)

2. Diabetes
I have a history of Diabetes

3. Cigarette Smoking
I am a smoker

4. Cardiovascular Disease
I have a history of coronary or cardiovascular disease (heart attack, chest pain, narrowed coronary blood vessels, narrowed arteries in the legs or congestive heart failure) other than stroke.

5. Atrial Fibrillation (A specific type of rapid, irregular heartbeat)
I have a history of coronary or cardiovascular disease (heart attack, chest pain, narrowed coronary blood vessels, narrowed arteries in the legs or congestive heart failure) other than stroke

6. Physicial Activity

What Your Score Means

Your score is just an estimate of your possible risk. A high score doesn't mean you will surely have a stroke, and a low score does not mean that you are completely safe. For more information as to how you can reduce your stroke risk, click here...