Neurology

Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center

Risk Assessment Test

Please Answer the Following Questions:

1. Have you ever been told that you have high blood pressure?
2. Do you take medication for high blood pressure?
3. Do you have a history of abnormal heart rate or rhythm called atrial fibrillation?
4. Have you ever been evaluated or been told you have narrowing of the arteries to the brain?
5. Have you ever had a heart attack, heart by-pass surgery, angioplasty or another disease of the heart?
6. Have you had a previous stroke, mini-stroke or TIA?
7. Do you have diabetes mellitus or are you on insulin or medication for high blood sugar?
8. Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
9. Do you currently smoke cigarettes?
10. Has a family member had a stroke or heart attack when they were less than 45 years of age?
11. Do you consume more than two ounces of alcohol per day?
12. Do you have a cholesterol level greater than 200?
13. Do you smoke cigarettes and take birth control pills?
14. Do you have Sickle Cell Anemia?
15. Do you use one or more of the following drugs: Cocaine, Crack, Heroin, Amphetamines?

Find Out Your Risk For a Stroke