Controlling Risky Conditions

Atrial Fibrillation
In atrial fibrillation, the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) quiver instead of beating effectively to move blood into the ventricle. Your chances of having a stroke are five times higher if you have atrial fibrillation.

Blood Pressure and its Relationship to Stroke
High blood pressure is the leading modifiable risk factor in ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. It also contributes to heart attacks, heart failure, kidney failure and atherosclerosis (fatty buildups in arteries).

General Tips for Controlling Risk Factors

Anti-Clotting Agents Explained
Antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapies are at the heart of preventing recurrent strokes.

What You Can Do
Tips for keeping risk factors under control.

Converging Risk Factors
Understanding the connection between risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

This content is reviewed regularly. Last updated 06/16/09.

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