Stroke
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hemorrhagic
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Stroke Risk Factors
General risk factors for a stroke include:
Atherosclerosis
Age over 55
Atrial fibrillation
Smoking
Baldness
Depression
Diabetes
Family history of
heart disease
Family history of stroke
Family history of
transient ischemic attack
High blood cholesterol
High blood pressure
High levels of
stress
Male gender
Obesity
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Stroke Risk Factors: Diseases
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Arm and leg weakness (unilateral)
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Last Updated: Aug 11, 2008
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