OMRON Healthcare - May 16, 2024

High blood pressure and stroke - are you at risk?

6 ways to protect yourself against stroke for Stroke Awareness...

MAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH

Did you know high blood pressure is a leading risk factor for stroke^[1]? Yet nearly 1 in 2 American adults suffers from high blood pressure and 1 in 5 is completely unaware of it.^[2]

People with AFib and high blood pressure are most at risk of stroke.^[3]

1 in 4 adults is at risk of developing Atrial Fibrillation, yet it often remains undiagnosed.^[4]

AFib is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke^[5][6] and can strike without any symptoms.

Up to 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke can be prevented!^[7]

With your doctor’s help, there are many actions you can take to help lower your risk of stroke, some of which include:

Get your AFib under control. Research has shown that people with AFib who take blood thinners can cut down their risk of stroke by 50-60% more than those who don’t.^[8]
Get at least 30 minutes of activity each day.^[9]
Maintain a healthy weight.^[10]
Avoid alcohol and smoking.^[11]
Get quality sleep.^[12]
Monitor your blood pressure at home regularly.^[13]

Don’t let it be a silent threat – regular monitoring at home can save your life by catching warning signs early.

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^[1]https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/stroke
^[2]https://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fs_bloodpressure.htm
^[3]McDade. (2021). AFib and Stroke. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/atrial-fibrillation-afib-stroke
^[4]Lloyd-Jones DM et al. Lifetime risk for development of atrial fibrillation: the Framingham Heart Study. Circulation. 2004 Aug 31;110(9):1042-6.
^[5]Brandes, Axel et al. "Risk Factor Management in Atrial Fibrillation. Arrhythmia & electrophysiology review vol. 7,2 [2018]: 118-127. doi:10.15420/aer.2018.18.2
^[6]https://clinicians.alivecor.com/research/.
^[7]World Heart Association, https://world-heart-federation.org/what-we-do/prevention/
^[8](Accessed April 2023). Stroke Risks from Atrial Fibrillation. StopAFib. https://www.stopafib.org/learn-about-afib/why-is-afib-a-problem/stroke-risks-from-afib/
^{[9][10][11][12]}(Accessed April 2023). 7 Ways to Help Prevent Stroke While Living with AFib. Mercy. https://www.mercy.net/service/atrial-fibrillation/prevent-stroke-while-living-with-afib/
^[13]McDade. (2021). AFib and Stroke. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/atrial-fibrillation-afib-stroke

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