Brain stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bleeds or is blocked by a clot, depriving brain tissue of oxygen. The main risk factors for brain stroke include an unhealthy diet high in saturated fats that can increase blood pressure and cholesterol, high blood pressure, certain medications like blood thinners, excessive alcohol consumption, and physical inactivity. Maintaining a balanced diet, exercising regularly, monitoring blood pressure, taking medications appropriately, and drinking alcohol in moderation can help reduce the risk of brain stroke.

1. What are the Risk
Factors of Brain Stroke?

2. Overview
When a blood vessel in the brain bleeds, brain stroke occurs. According
to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), brain stroke is
one of the leading causes of death across the United States.
More than 795,000 people in the United States reported stroke every
year. Without proper oxygen, tissue and brain cells have become
damaged.
Besides this, brain stroke can occur during cardiovascular procedures.
However, in order to prevent brain, doctors use embolic protection
devices during TAVR.
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3. Let’s dive into some risk
factors of brain stroke:-
 Diet
 High Blood Pressure
 Medications
 Alcohol Consumption
 Inactivity

4. “Poor diet is number one risk factor of heart
stroke. An unhealthy diet leads to an increase
in cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
If your diet is high in saturated fats,
sale, cholesterol and trans fats then you are
more prone to brain stroke. Thus, it’s
imperative to have a balance diet.
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Diet

5. “ High blood pressure or hypertension
is one of the biggest causes of brain stroke.
Many people take this problem so lightly,
but this is a deadly problem.
Thus, if you are experiencing high
blood pressure or hypertension then you
should consult a doctor.
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High Blood Pressure

6. “ This may be surprising but there are
some medicines that can increase the risk of
brain stroke.
For example, blood thinning drugs can
increase the risk brain stroke.
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Medications

7. “Too much consumption of alcohol may
increase the risk of brain stroke.
Thus, you should consume alcohol in
moderation.
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Alcohol Consumption

8. “Lack of physical activity can also increase
the risk of stroke.
Thus, it’s important to do exercise
regularly. There are so many benefits of doing
regular exercise.
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Inactivity

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