High Blood Pressure and Stroke Infographic

High blood pressure increases risk of stroke.

American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association | Together to End Stroke^®

• Normal blood pressure is below 120/80.
• People with high blood pressure have an increased risk of for having a stroke.
• At age 50, ideal cardiovascular* health adds to life expectancy: 5.2 years for men and 6.3 years for women.
• Up to 80% of strokes may be prevented.
• Stroke occurs when a blood vessel to the brain is blocked or bursts. Blood and oxygen flow are interrupted, and brain cells begin to die.
• More than 1 in 3 American adults with high blood pressure don’t know they have it.
• Have your blood pressure checked and keep it in check by self-measuring at home and recording results to help reduce your risk of stroke.

*Ideal cardiovascular health takes into consideration the following factors: blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, body mass index, as well as behavioral factors of smoking status, physical activity, sleep and diet.

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