Strokes can happen to anyone, regardless of age or gender, and may even reoccur. Those with risk factors need to start a healthier lifestyle: balanced diet, regular exercise and an annual check-up with special attention to glucose levels, blood pressure and heart activity. Family history of aneurysms, ischemic heart disease and paralysis/paresis could also increase the risks. A carotid ultrasound can identify narrowed carotid arteries, allowing your doctor to prescribe stroke prevention measures.
