Q: hi, my sister had a stroke in february aged 43, my brother had a stroke in august aged 52, and my baby sister had a stroke today aged 38. what are the chances of me having a stroke.
Hi liz bullough,
Here is a link about Stroke Risk Factors that you may find helpful. This link from the American Stroke Association has some information about stroke risk and siblings (read the information next to Heredity). You should review your family history with your physician.
Best Regards,
Karen McPartland, RD
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