“Strokes can be prevented and treated.
Making lifestyle changes and getting regular medical and
prenatal care can help prevent stroke and…”.¹

Umbrella
What may the Stroke Prevention Umbrella include?

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Women and Stroke

In women, how common is stroke?

In Women and Stroke the American Stroke Association (ASA) note:

Stroke Prevention

Can stroke be prevented?

In Stroke the (United States) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) explain:

Risk

What is the risk of having a stroke?

In Are You At Risk of Stroke? the (United Kingdom) Stroke Association explain:

Risk Factors

What are stroke risk factors?

In Stroke: Causes and Risk Factors – What Are Risk Factors? the (United States) National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) elaborate on:

Women

In women, what are unique risk factors for stroke?

In Stroke: Women and Stroke – What Puts Women At Risk for Stroke? the (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note:

“Women also have unique risk factors for stroke, including:

• Having high blood pressure during pregnancy
• Using certain types of birth control medicines, especially if they also smoke. About 1 in 9 women smoke
• Having higher rates of depression”.⁶

Prevention

How may a stroke be prevented?

In Risk Factors Under Your Control the ASA elaborate on:

High Blood Pressure

What is the association between high blood pressure (HBP) and stroke?

In Risk Factors Under Your Control: High Blood Pressure the ASA note:

WISEWOMAN Program

What is the (United States) WISEWOMAN program?

In WISEWOMAN the (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) elaborate on:

WISEWOMAN Program Services

What services does the WISEWOMAN program provide?

In WISEWOMAN: WISEWOMAN Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): What Services Does the WISEWOMAN Program Fund? the CDC explain:

Health Care Provider

What if I think I am at risk of stroke or I have a family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

If you think you are at risk of stroke or you have a family history of CVD, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

On page seven in Prevention of Diseases After Menopause: Cardiovascular Diseases the authors note:

Health Topics A-Z

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1. 5 Critical Steps To Help Prevent A Stroke
2. 7 Things You Can Do To Prevent A Stroke
3. 8 Steps To Prevent Heart Disease and Strike Infographic
4. About Stroke
5. Alcohol and Stroke
6. American Stroke Association
7. Are You At Risk of Stroke?
8. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
9. Aspirin for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke: Know the Facts
10. Atherosclerosis and Stroke
11. Avoiding Heart Attacks and Strokes
12. Brain Basics: Preventing Stroke
13. Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs)
14. Cardiovascular Health
15. Carotid Artery Disease
16. Change Your Numbers. Change Your Life.
17. Changes You Can Make To Manage High Blood Pressure
18. Consumer Health: Stroke Awareness
19. Diabetes
20. Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States]
21. Do More Exercise
22. Drink Less Alcohol
23. Early Menopause: Experiences and Perspectives of Women and Health Practitioners
24. Eat A Healthy Diet
25. Empoweredtoserve.org [EmPOWERED To Serve]
26. Goredforwomen.org [Go Red for Women, United States]
27. Healthy Eating and Stroke
28. Healthy Living
29. High Blood Pressure
30. High Blood Pressure and Stroke
31. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
32. How High Blood Pressure Can Lead To Stroke
33. How To Prevent A Stroke – Bengali
34. How To Prevent A Stroke – Gujarati
35. How To Prevent A Stroke – Hindi
36. How To Prevent A Stroke – Punjabi
37. How To Prevent A Stroke – Somali
38. How To Prevent A Stroke – Urdu
39. How To Reduce Your Risk of A Stroke
40. Know Your Numbers They Could Just Save Your Life
41. Know Your Risk
    
42. Let’s Talk About Stroke
43. Life’s Essential 8
44. Mayo Clinic Minute: How To Reduce Your Stroke Risk [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
    
45. Mayo Clinic Q and A: 21st Century Stroke Prevention Strategies
46. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Common Conditions Associated With Menopause and Midlife
    
47. Millionhearts.hhs.gov
48. Mindyourrisks.nih.gov [Mind Your Risks]
49. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Cardiovascular Disease
50. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Menopausal Symptoms: In Depth
51. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: All Disorders
52. National Stroke Association
53. Non-Hormonal Treatment Options for Menopausal Symptoms
54. NonHormonal Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms
55. Prevent Stroke
56. Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
57. Prevention
58. Questions About Cholesterol? Here Are Some Answers
59. Quit Smoking, Vaping and Tobacco Use
60. Quit Tobacco Today! [+ Video: Meet Florence – She Can Help You Quit Tobacco!]
61. Recipes [American Heart Association]
62. Reduce Your Risk of Stroke
63. Reduce Your Risk of Stroke If You Have Atrial Fibrillation
64. Risk Factors
65. Risk Factors Under Your Control
66. Risks for Heart Disease & Stroke
67. Sickle Cell Disease
68. Stroke
69. Stroke
70. Stroke
71. Stroke Association [United Kingdom]
72. Stroke Prevention
73. Stroke Resources In Spanish
74. Stroke Risk Factors
75. Stroke Risk Factors
76. Stroke Risk Factors Not Within Your Control
77. Stroke and Blood Clots
78. Stroke – Multiply Languages
79. Stroke: Causes and Risk Factors [+ Video: Learn About Stroke Factors]
    
80. Stroke: Preventing Stroke: What You Can Do
81. Stroke: Causes and Risk Factors
82. Talk With Your Doctor About Taking Aspirin Every Day
83. Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
84. Venous Thrombosis/Thromboembolism Risk and Menopausal Treatments
85. Video Series-2021: How Clinicians Determine Which Women May Benefit From Statin Therapy
    
86. Video Series-2021: What You Need to Know About the #1 Cause of Death in Women
    
87. Video Series-2023
88. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Prevention of Chronic Diseases In Women: Where Does MHT Fit In?
    
89. WISEWOMAN
90. WISEWOMAN: WISEWOMAN Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
91. Webinars: Previous – Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease With MHT: Where Are We Now?
    
92. What Can I Do To Reduce My Risk?
93. What Is Cardiovascular Disease?
94. When the Beat Is Off
95. Why Atrial Fibrillation (AF or AFib) Matters
96. Women Face Unique Risks for High Blood Pressure and Stroke
97. Women Have A Higher Risk of Stroke
98. Women and Risk of Stroke Infographic
    
99. Women and Stroke
100. Women and Stroke

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