daup h i n cm s .org problems with thinking or mood or walking. About 20% will suffer dysfunction of vision, talking, sensation and/or bladder. 75% of survivors will be able to eventually return home. Up to 80% of strokes are preventable. Stroke risks that you have some control over include maintaining ideal blood pressure, blood sugar and blood lipids. Avoid abuse of tobacco, alcohol or drugs. Maintain an active exercise routine and keep your body weight in the recommended range. Follow a treatment program for heart or blood vessel disease. Your healthcare provider can help you strategize a plan for any or all of these. Do everything you can to reduce your risk of having a stroke. If you or someone near you may be having a stroke, think FAST and call 911. There are many new treatments to prevent, treat and recover from stroke. 18 Spring 2017 Central PA Medicinehttp://www.dauphincms.org