Abstract: . . .  percent. David Likosky, MD Evergreen Stroke Team Visit our Web site at www.evergreenhealthcare.org | 9 rIsK faCTors The older a person is, the higher the risk of stroke. If a close relative has had a stroke or heart attack, you may be at higher risk of stroke. African Americans tend to have a higher risk of stroke. Smokers have more than twice the risk of stroke compared to nonsmokers. The risk of stroke goes up as body weight increases. . . .
. . .  in practice at Evergreen since 2000. Despite increasing awareness, our community has increased its rate of smoking while reducing its intake of fruits and vegetables and regular physical activity. Heart disease remains a major threat for men and women. William Getchell, MD Cardiologist Stroke is the third leading cause of death in our community. If everyone with high blood pressure were to get it under control, . . .
. . .  that happens, parts of the brain are deprived of oxygen, destroying the brain cells vital for speech, movement, thought and all the processes that keep us alive. WarnInG sIGns If you or someone youre with develops any of these stroke symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately. Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or trouble understand- ing speech Sudden trouble seeing with . . .
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