Prevention  Preventing Stroke | What you can't control | What you can control | Aspirin | Carotid Endarterectomy Some people are at higher risk than others for stroke. There are some things that may put you at higher risk that you can't do anything about. Don't be discouraged if you have any of these "unmodifiable" factors. There are a many lifestyle choices you can make that can reduce your overall risk of stroke.

Sources for this report include the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and Consumer Guide No. #16 AHQR pub. no. 95-0664 US Agency For Healthcare Research and Quality.