Are you at risk for a stroke?
Stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks blood from getting to the brain or a blood vessel in the brain bursts.
Lifestyle and medical conditions affect whether a person is at risk for stroke. For example:
- Do you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol?
- Do you have diabetes?
- Have you been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation?
- Do you smoke?
- Are you overweight?
- Do you avoid exercise?
If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, you are at a greater risk for stroke and should look for ways to change your lifestyle and improve your overall health.
Learn more about stroke.
Learn more about stroke risk factors.
Learn more high blood pressure and stroke.
Download and print our “Stroke Risk Factors” handout.
Contact Us
Swedish TeleStroke Program
Learn more about becoming a partner hospital.
Call 206-320-3112 or contact Tammy Cress for more information.
Watch a video about TeleStroke
TeleStroke links experts at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute with emergency department physicians throughout the state to evaluate stroke patients.
One Patient's Story
TeleStroke technology made the difference for Buck Garton.
