Get Regular Checkups
The best way to prevent stroke is to take an active role in your health, and
having regular physical exams is an important way to keep your health on track
for life. Your physician may test you for high blood pressure. He or she also
may check your blood glucose level to screen for type 2 diabetes, a major risk
factor for stroke.
Be prepared for your office visit. Make a list of any concerns or questions
that you have about your health. Also bring a list of all medications that you're
currently taking, including over-the-counter products and supplements.
Reference
"Protect
Yourself," American Heart Association
Source of Material: RockHill Communications,
14 Rock Hill Road Bala, Cynwyd, PA 19004, (610) 667-2040,
Writer: Christine Norris
Editors: Erin Murphy, Andrea King, Joanne Poeggel, Ron Wozny
Clinical Reviewer: Patt Panzer, M.D.
Date Written: 4/30/01
Last Revised: 4/3/03
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