Stroke Risk 2025

Stroke Risk 2025: Prevent the Silent Killer

Stroke is the #2 cause of death globally. 1 in 6 people will have one. But 80% are preventable. This calculator uses Framingham + CHA2DS2-VASc models.

Stroke Risk Factors (2025)

• Hypertension: #1 cause (50% of strokes)
• Atrial Fibrillation: 5x risk
• Diabetes: 2–4x risk
• Smoking: 2x risk
• High Cholesterol: 30% higher risk

10-Year Stroke Risk by Age

Framingham Stroke Risk Score

Points system:

• Age 55–59: 2 pts
• SBP 140–159: 3 pts
• Diabetes: 3 pts
• Smoking: 3 pts
• AF: 4 pts

Risk % = f(points, gender)

CHA2DS2-VASc for AF Patients

Stroke Types

• Ischemic (87%): Clot blocks brain artery
• Hemorrhagic (13%): Bleeding in brain

Prevention = 80% Reduction

• BP <130/80 → 40% lower risk
• Quit smoking → 50% drop in 1 year
• Statin therapy → 25% reduction
• Exercise 150 min/week → 30% lower
• AF anticoagulation → 64% risk cut

Warning Signs (FAST)

• Face drooping
• Arm weakness
• Speech difficulty
• Time to call 911

Global Stroke Stats

• 13.7 million new strokes/year
• 5.5 million deaths
• 80 million survivors
• Cost: $891 billion globally

Screening & Monitoring

• BP check every visit
• Cholesterol every 5y
• AF screening 65+
• Carotid ultrasound if risk

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter age, gender
2. Add BP, cholesterol
3. Check diabetes, smoking, AF
4. Get 10-year risk + prevention tips
5. Save to track progress

Success Stories

Robert, 62: "Lowered BP from 160 to 125. Risk dropped from 18% to 6% in 2 years."

Linda, 58: "Quit smoking + started statin. Stroke risk halved."

Related Tools

• Blood Pressure Risk
• Cholesterol Risk
• Diabetes Risk

FAQs

Accurate? Based on Framingham, CHA2DS2-VASc, AHA guidelines

For hemorrhagic stroke? Focus: ischemic (87%)

Should I take aspirin? Only if high risk + doctor approval

Conclusion

Stroke doesn’t warn. But you can act first. Control BP, quit smoking, manage diabetes — save your brain, save your life.

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