Congestive Stroke Risk Calculator
Risk Factors | High Risk | Caution | Low Risk |
Blood Pressure | 140/90 & Higher or Don’t Know | 120-139 / 80-89 | Less then 120/80 |
Cholesterol | Greater than 240 or don’t know | 200 – 239 | Less than 200 |
Diabetes | Yes | Borderline | No |
Smoking | Yes | Trying to Quit | No |
Atrial Fibrillation | Irregular heartbeat | Don’t know | Heartbeat not irregular |
Weight | Overweight | Slightly overweight | Healthy weight |
Exercise | Sedentary | Exercise sometimes | Exercise regularly |
Family history of stroke | Yes | Not sure | No |
Result: | A score of 3 or more in this column means that you are at High Risk for having a stroke. See your doctor about stroke prevention right away. | If your Caution number is 4 to 6, work with your doctor to decrease those risk factors you can change. | If your Low Risk score is 6 to 8, congratulations! You’re doing very well at controlling your risk for stroke! |