My dad went to see his doctor yesterday. He did some blood test last week and it showed that he has a high level of cholesterol. Doc said my dad could be at risk of stroke! What are the risk factors? He is 63 years old and he is a big smoker.
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Well, if your dad has a high level of bad cholesterol, he is in a risk group for stroke. High level of blood cholesterol is one of the most common risk factor of stroke. Also smokers have a much higher risk of stroke because smoking contributes to plaques in your arteries. High blood pressure and obesity are also the risk factors.
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