stroke risk assessment

Stroke risk assessment evaluates the likelihood of experiencing a stroke based on various factors such as age, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, smoking, and medical history like diabetes or atrial fibrillation. Healthcare providers analyze these factors to identify individuals at higher risk. This helps in making informed decisions about lifestyle changes, medications, or interventions to prevent a stroke. Essentially, it’s like a health check-up that estimates how likely you are to have a stroke in the future, enabling proactive steps to reduce that risk.