Abstract
Cardiovascular risks, their examination and adequate treatment are an integral part of everyday work for general practitioners and neurologists. Diagnoses with a high proportion of these risks include stroke and dementia.
Uncontrollable risk factors include age, gender, race, family burden including genetic predispositions, and socioeconomic level. The presence of arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, dyslipidaemia, metabolic syndrome and substance abuse can influence or pharmacologically reduce the risks.
Prevention in relatives of the patient after stroke is also important, especially if the stroke occurs at a young age.