Know Your Risk

What if keeping your blood pressure in check today could mean that you may not have to worry about stroke tomorrow?

We’ve never met a woman who didn’t wake up with her mind set on crossing off something from her to-do list and who didn’t fall asleep worried she could’ve done one more thing. Being a woman means you may have an increased risk of high blood pressure, and therefore a higher risk of stroke. Pregnancy, menopause, or simply being a woman of color may play a part in increasing your risk.

The good news is up to 80% of strokes may be prevented. Give yourself one less thing to worry about. Managing your blood pressure today could help lower your risk for stroke tomorrow.

Give yourself one less thing to worry about.

Managing a Woman's Risk Throughout Her Life

Pregnancy, the use of birth control and changes in the years surrounding menopause can increase a woman’s risk for high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.