Table 1 Chart for Risk Factors of Ischemic Stroke
From: Role of aspirin discontinuation in recurrence of ischemic cerebrovascular stroke
Risk Factors | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Smoking | Never smoked | Quit after smoking for less than 5 years | Current smoker less than 20/day | Current smoker more than 20/day | |
Exercise | 1 h strenuous activity at least 3 times per week | Very active once or twice a week | Moderately active once or twice a week | Very little physical activity | |
Diabetes | None known | N/a | Family history | Diabetic | |
Blood pressure | Normal | Mild high blood pressure | Moderate high blood pressure | Severe high blood pressure | |
Age | 0–44 | 45–64 | 65–74 | 75 + | |
Alcohol (male) | 0–4 standard drinks/week | Up to 4 drinks/day | More than 4 drinks a day 2 or more days a week | More than 6 drinks, 4 or more days a week | |
Alcohol (female) | 0–2 standard drinks a week | Up to 2 drinks a day | More than two drinks a day, 2 or more days a week | More than 4 drinks, 4 or more days a week | |
Weight | About average for height | Slightly overweight | Moderately overweight | Obese | |
Family history | No strokes known | A relative has had a stroke | A relative has had a stroke while younger than 65 | Several relatives have suffered from stroke | |
Cholesterol | Below average | Average | Moderately raised | Severely raised |