Assess Your Stroke Risk with Our Stroke Risk Test
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What is a stroke?
A stroke is a critical medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, resulting in the death of brain cells.
Stroke causes
This disruption can be caused by a blockage in a blood vessel (ischemic stroke) or the rupture of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke).
Stroke symptoms
Strokes often present sudden and severe symptoms, including difficulty speaking or understanding language, paralysis or weakness on one side of the body, and loss of coordination.
Do you know the stroke facts?
Stroke can happen at any age, and 1 in 4 people globally will have a stroke in their lifetime.
In 2023, there were an estimated 45,785 stroke events in Australia—1 stroke every 11 minutes
Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest killers.
It kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer.
Strokes are largely preventable
However, many people either lack awareness about them or do not take them seriously.
Risk factors for stroke
Risk factors for stroke that can be changed, treated, or medically managed:
People often do not approach a doctor after their symptoms occur because they can last less than 1 hour. It is crucial to investigate possible causes to avoid major strokes.
High blood pressure
Excessive alcohol
Sleep apnea
Illegal drug use
Diabetes
High cholesterol
Being overweight or obese
Lack of exercise and movement
Types of strokes
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
A temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, also known as a mini-stroke.
Hemorrhagic stroke
Bleeding in or around the brain, usually caused by a weakened blood vessel that ruptures.
Ischemic stroke
A blockage in a blood vessel in the brain that cuts off blood supply.
What is the stroke golden hour?
The golden hour is the first hour after a stroke when patients have the best chance of surviving and avoiding long-term brain damage.
10 minutes
Some brain regions have already been irreversibly lost.
1 Hour
The more time elapses, the more brain tissue dies. Urgent treatment could still limit the disability.
3 Hours
The window is closing. Treatment at this time may result in moderate disability.
6 Hours
Without treatment, all at-risk brain tissue has died, which may lead to severe disability.
How can digital health technologies (DHT) help minimise your risk of stroke?
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) devices enable you to monitor and manage your health in real-time, empowering you to make informed decisions and necessary lifestyle changes, and help to minimise your risk of having a stroke or heart attack. Here are some common types of devices:
Wearable trackers
Smartwatches, bands and smart rings that monitor heart rate, activity, and sleep
Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, and ECG Monitors
Tracks blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac health.
Weight Scales
Track weight and integrate with health apps to monitor changes over time.
Medication Adherence Devices
Smart pill dispensers for medication reminders and adherence tracking
Smart toilet seats
Monitor nutrition, hydration, infections, ketosis, fasting, fertility and kidney efficiency
Glucose Monitors
Continuous or finger stick devices for diabetes management
Digital Stethoscopes
Remotely listen, record and track your heartbeat and lung sounds
Pregnancy monitor
non invasive monitoring of uterine activity and fetal heart rate