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TALKING TO YOUR DOCTOR
Eight Common Sense Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- What are my risk factors for stroke and what can I do to lower my risk -- such as healthy eating, exercise, smoking cessation, weight and stress management?
- What is my blood pressure? How often should I have my blood pressure checked? Should I monitor my blood pressure at home?
- What is my cholesterol? Is my HDL:LDL ratio acceptable? How can I lower my cholesterol?
- What is the latest on low-dose aspirin for stroke prevention and treatment of mini strokes?
- What are the five warning signs or symptoms of stroke?
- Are there tests or risk assessments to determine if I am at risk for stroke?
- If I experience symptoms of a stroke, what should I do?
- Besides getting to a hospital immediately, is there anything else I should do if I experience the signs of a stroke?
Bring this list of questions to your next doctor visit to be sure of your risks for experiencing a stroke.
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