Stroke

Stroke Risk Testing and health information

Do you know your risk for a stroke?

Get the right stroke tests to examine your cardiovascular health and your know your risk for stroke with Ulta Lab Tests.

If you’re like most people, the answer is probably no. But it’s not too late to find out! Ulta Lab Tests offers a variety of blood tests that can help identify cardiovascular health risks and monitor your progress over time.

The American Stroke Association reports that every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. That’s why it is so important to be aware of your cardiovascular health and take proactive steps to prevent strokes from happening. You may be at risk if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, or ... See more


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Stroke is a condition caused by the sudden blockage or diminished blood supply to a part of the brain.  This changes/affects body functions controlled by the part of the brain, hence reduced response or no response to stimulation at all. Stroke mainly happens when/if these brain cells do not get oxygen and nutrients made available by the fresh supply of blood. Body cells, and brain cells may get inflamed or even die if they do not get enough oxygen and nutrients, one of the reasons why stroke leaves one permanently disabled.  

Statistics show that more than 129,000 Americans die from stroke each year, with approximately 795,000 people suffering new or recurrent stroke annually. This makes stroke the 5th leading cause of death in the United States. 65% of all stroke-related deaths occur in women. In addition to causing long-term disability in most survivors, at least 25% of them are at risk of suffering another stroke within five ... See more