Recognizing risk factors of stroke

Published May 31, 2010

Recognizing risk factors of stroke
May is Stroke Awareness Month and the recent news of Beau Biden’s incident at age 41 is cause to reinforce the importance of recognizing the myriad of factors, including family history, diabetes, obesity, smoking and cardiovascular ailments, such as high blood pressure and elevated blood fats, that could contribute to the risk of stroke regardless of age.