Medical Risk Factors

• Atrial Fibrillation: Atrial Fibrillation is a type of irregular heartbeat that can increase your risk of stroke by up to five times.
• Blood Pressure: High blood pressure can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke.
• Cholesterol: Too much cholesterol in the body can lead to blocked arteries and increase your risk of heart attack and stroke.
• Obesity: Being overweight can lead to high blood pressure and cholesterol which increase your risk of heart attack or stroke.
• Blood Sugar: Diabetes can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Type 1 diabetes can't be prevented, but you can reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes.

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