Posted: September 5th, 2017

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for transient ischemic attacks and ischemic strokes?

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.