http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/preventing_stroke.htm
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
This fact sheet focuses on stroke risk factors and prevention. A general overview of stroke is presented along with a discussion of warning signs, and treatable risk facts. A worksheet to help you estimate your risk of stroke and show the benefit of risk-factor control is available at request.