How your doctor can help you reduce stroke risk

Here's how your doctor can help in your fight against stroke:

What your doctor can do	How it helps you
Identify your stroke risk factors	When you know your risk factors, you can work to control them.
Screen you for medical conditions that increase your risk of stroke and give you a treatment plan to help control them	When you control these medical conditions, your stroke risk goes down.
Suggest healthy lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of stroke	It's easier to get started with healthy living when you have a plan.
Give you regular medical check-ups	Regular check-ups will show you whether your medical conditions and other stroke risk factors are under control.
Offer advice and support when you have questions or concerns	Resolving your questions and concerns can help you stay on track with your stroke risk reduction plan.

Talk to your doctor about your stroke risk and how you can work together to reduce it.