A word from the American Heat Association Dear Neighbor Program.

You can reduce your risk of stroke

Controllable risk factors

• high blood pressure (140/90 mm Hg or higher) is a primary concern. It usually has no symptoms, so it’s important to have your blood pressure checked regularly.
• Cigarette smoking is a major, preventable risk factor. If you smoke, get help to quit NOW!
• High blood cholesterol (240 mg/dL pr higher) is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
• Being inactive or overweight –or both—can increase your risk of high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. So try to get a total of at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most or all days of the week.

Warning Signs Of A Stroke.

Learn these Warning signs of stroke and make sure your loved ones know them too. When stroke occurs, time is critical. The faster you can get treatment, the better your chances of preventing severe brain damage.

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
• Sudden, severe headache with no know cause.

Call 9-1-1 Immediately if you experience any of these symptoms!

If you have any questions about the Dear Neighbor campaign, please call the Neighbor Hotline at 1-800-464-7142.

For general information about the American Heart Association or about cardiovascular disease, visit our website at www.heart.org

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