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Screening for Stroke

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Screening for Stroke

Screening is done to find a health problem early and treat it. Tests are often given to people who do not have signs but who may be at high risk for the health problem.

There is no screening test for stroke, but a person's risk should be checked at their yearly physical. This can be done with:

  • Blood pressure tests
  • Blood tests to measure cholesterol and glucose levels
  • Tests of body mass index (BMI) and waist size
  • Questions about lifestyle habits, such as eating, smoking, activity, and alcohol use

People who are at high risk may need these tests more often.

References

  • Stroke (acute management). EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/management/stroke-acute-management-1. Accessed March 14, 2022.
  • Stroke. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/stroke. Accessed March 11, 2022.
  • Winstein CJ, Stein J, Arena R, et al, American Heart Association Stroke Council, Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing, Council on Clinical Cardiology, and Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research.. Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke. 2016 Jun;47(6):e98-e169 full-text, corrections can be found in Stroke 2017 Feb;48(2):e78 and Stroke 2017 Dec;48(12):e369.

Contributors

  • Rimas Lukas, MD
Last Updated:
2021-11-01

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