Alcohol consumption: increases the blood pressure & blood lipids and also is usually associated with AF, cardiomyopathy consequently increases the risk of stroke.
Coffee: Consumption of boiled infiltrated coffee has a small hyper lipaedemic effect.
Cigarettes smoking: is an important risk factor for stroke either infarction or hge (doubles stroke).
Dietary habits: diet rich in fish, with moderate salt intake, high k, and rich in fresh fruits, and vegetables, vitamin E, C, folic acid & selenium have a protective value.