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Blood tests after stroke — cholesterol, A1c, clotting, and what numbers matter (Advanced)

Advanced course: common blood tests in stroke workup and follow-up—lipids, diabetes markers, inflammation, and selected clotting tests—plus how results change prevention plan

Cross-cuttingCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced25 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Know common blood tests ordered after stroke and why
  • Understand how cholesterol and A1c relate to stroke risk
  • Know when specialized clotting tests might be considered
  • Prepare questions about targets and medication changes

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Cholesterol and diabetes control are part of stroke prevention.

Question 2

2. A1c relates to…

Question 3

3. A good question is…