Stroke Prevention Starts with Your Heart

Many strokes are preventable—and one of the best ways to reduce your risk is by managing your cardiovascular health. As a cardiologist, Dr. Kiran Reddy sees the strong connection between stroke and heart conditions like high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation (AFib), and carotid artery disease.

Key Stroke Risk Factors

Some of the most common risk factors that increase your chance of having a stroke include:

• High blood pressure

• Atrial fibrillation (AFib)

• High cholesterol

• Diabetes

• Smoking

• Obesity and inactivity

These conditions place excess strain on blood vessels and the heart, increasing the likelihood of  a stroke-causing clot or rupture.

How to Reduce Your Risk

Proactive care can dramatically lower your risk. Consider these steps:

• Get regular blood pressure and heart rhythm checks

• Manage cholesterol and blood sugar

• Exercise 30 minutes most days

• Maintain a heart-healthy diet

• Discuss stroke screenings with your cardiologist

Prevention is powerful. With the right care and monitoring, most strokes can be avoided. At Dr. Reddy’s clinic, we help patients understand their individual risk factors and create plans to protect both heart and brain health.

🫀 Worried about your stroke risk? Book a heart health consultation today (559) 587-9901