Preventing Stroke: Control Medical Conditions
Talk with your doctor about steps you can take to lower your risk for stroke.
If you have heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes you can take steps to lower your risk for stroke.
Check Cholesterol
Your doctor should test your cholesterol levels at least once every 5 years. Talk with your health care team about this simple blood test. If you have high cholesterol, medicine and lifestyle changes can help lower your risk for stroke.
https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/medical_conditions.htm