Stroke Risk Scorecard
Check off all that apply to you. 
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Risk Factor
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High Risk
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Caution
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Low Risk
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Blood Pressure
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 >140/90 or I don’t know
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120-139/80-89
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<120/80
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Cholesterol
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>240 or I don’t know
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200-239
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<200
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Diabetes
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Yes
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Borderline
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No
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Smoking
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I still smoke
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I’m trying
to quit
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I am a non-smoker
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Atrial Fibrillation
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I have an irregular heartbeat
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I don’t know
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My heartbeat is not irregular
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Diet
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I am
overweight
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I am slightly overweight
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My weight is healthy
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Exercise
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I am a couch potato
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I exercise sometimes
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I exercise regularly
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I have stroke in
my family
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Yes
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Not sure
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No
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TOTAL (number
of check marks)
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| If your RED score is 3 or more, please ask your doctor about stroke prevention right away |
If your yellow score is 4-6, you’re off to a good start. Keep working on it! |
If your green score is 6-8, congratulations! You’re doing very well at controlling your risk for stroke! |
This scorecard is not meant to take the place of consultation with your doctor. Talk to your doctor about appropriate screenings for your age, gender, race, and risk factors.
Source: National Stroke Association
