Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for transient
ischemic attacks and ischemic strokes?
a) History of smoking.
Modifiable risk factors for TIAs and ischemic stroke include
hypertension, Type 1 diabetes, cardiac disease, history of smoking,
and chronic alcoholism.
b) Thyroid disease
Hypertension, Type 1 diabetes, and cardiac disease are modifiable risk
factors for TIAs and ischemic stroke.
c) Social drinking
Chronic alcoholism is a modifiable risk factor for TIAs and ischemic
stroke.
d) Advanced age
Advanced age, gender, and race are non-modifiable risk factors for
stroke.
ischemic attacks and ischemic strokes?
a) History of smoking.
Modifiable risk factors for TIAs and ischemic stroke include
hypertension, Type 1 diabetes, cardiac disease, history of smoking,
and chronic alcoholism.
b) Thyroid disease
Hypertension, Type 1 diabetes, and cardiac disease are modifiable risk
factors for TIAs and ischemic stroke.
c) Social drinking
Chronic alcoholism is a modifiable risk factor for TIAs and ischemic
stroke.
d) Advanced age
Advanced age, gender, and race are non-modifiable risk factors for
stroke.