Central New York's only Designated Stroke center

* NYS Dept. of Health

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315 464-8668
1 800 464-8668

GET with the GUIDELINES

New! University Hospital joing American Stroke Association's
Get with the Guidelines initiative. The goal of the program is to improve the overall quality of care for stroke patients by improving acute stroke treatment and preventing future strokes and cardiovascular events.

University Hospital
750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, NY
13210-1834

TOLL FREE:
877 464-5540

Determining Your Risk for Stroke

1	Have either of your parents, grandparents, or any one of your siblings or cousins had a stroke?	Yes	No
2	Are you 65 or older?	Yes	No
3	Do you have diabetes?	Yes	No
4	Do you have more than 6 alcoholic drinks a week?	Yes	No
5	Do you have high blood pressure?	Yes	No
6	Do you smoke?	Yes	No
7	Do you have high cholesterol?	Yes	No
8	Do you exercise fewer than 3 times a week?	Yes	No
9	Are you more than 20% over your ideal weight?	Yes	No
10	Have you experienced dizziness or blurred vision?	Yes	No

If you answered "yes" to more than one question, then your risk for a stroke is increased.

Your risk, however, can be reduced through:

Diet
Cessation of smoking
Reduced alcohol intake
Increased exercise
Regular visits to your doctor to check your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.

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