Stroke Awareness Survey

Check 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 120/80 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 at least 5 times a week.

__  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 HDL is less than 60 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.

__  I am African-American or Hispanic.

If you checked 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).