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High blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is by far the most important risk factor for CVD. If your blood pressure is too high, it can damage your artery walls and increase your risk of developing a blood clot.igh blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is by far the most important risk factor for CVD. If your blood pressure is too high, it can damage your artery walls and increase your risk of developing a blood clot.
The more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to have a stroke. You can treat or control some risk factors, such as high blood pressure and smoking. Other risk factors, such as age and gender, you canât control.The major risk factors for stroke include: 1  High blood pressure.2  High blood pressure is the main risk factor for stroke. 3  Blood pressure is considered high if it stays at or above 140/90 mmHg over time. 4  If you have diabetes or chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure is defined as 130/80 mmHg or higher.he major risk factors for stroke include: 1  High blood pressure. 2  High blood pressure is the main risk factor for stroke. 3  Blood pressure is considered high if it stays at or above 140/90 mmHg over time. 4  If you have diabetes or chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure is defined as 130/80 mmHg or higher.