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Call the OWH HELPLINE: 1-800-994-9662 9 a.m. — 6 p.m. ET, Monday — Friday
OWH and the OWH helpline do not see patients and are unable to: diagnose your medical condition; provide treatment; prescribe medication; or refer you to specialists. The OWH helpline is a resource line. The OWH helpline does not provide medical advice.
Please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you are experiencing a medical emergency.
High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two important stroke risk factors, yet women may be unaware of their risk. This is because high blood pressure and high cholesterol do not usually cause symptoms. If you know your risk factors, you can work with your doctor or nurse to get them under control. Controlling your risk factors will lower your chances of having a stroke. It can also lower your risk of heart attack and heart disease.
