Stroke Awareness Survey

Count the statements that apply to you:

• I am a man over the age of 45 or a woman over the age of 50.
  
  
• I am more than 20 pounds overweight.
  
  
• My blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg or higher, a health professional said my blood pressure is too high or I have not had my blood pressure tested.
  
  
• One of my parents, grandparents or siblings has had a stroke; my father or brother has had a heart attack before the age of 55; my mother or sister had a heart attack before the age of 65.
  
  
• I participate in less than 30 minutes of exercise each day.
  
  
• I previously had a stroke or transient ischemia attack, or I have carotid artery disease or disease of the leg arteries, a high red blood cell count or sickle cell anemia.
  
  
• I smoke or live with people who do.
  
  
• My total cholesterol is 200 mg/dL or higher, my LDL is less than130 mg/dL, or I have not had my cholesterol tested.
  
  
• I have diabetes.
  
  
• I previously had a heart attack, or I have coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation or other heart conditions.

If you counted two or more, make an appointment with a healthcare professional today. For assistance finding a primary care physician, call (317) 338-CARE (2273), or 1-888-338-CARE (2273).