Risk level and the knowledge on risk factors and warning signs of stroke among hypertensive patients Sylvia Juliet*, Sivalakshmi**, Divya*** *Professor, Community Health Nursing, Sacred Heart Nursing College, Madurai **Faculty, Sacred Heart Nursing College, Madurai ***IV Year B. Sc. Nursing Students, Sacred Heart Nursing College, Madurai Online published on 23 May, 2017. Abstract Non-communicable diseases have been on the rise even in rural areas. A community based survey was carried out among 109 hypertensive patients which revealed most of them had inadequate knowledge & their risk of developing stroke was high suggesting preventive efforts. Top Keywords Hypertension, Knowledge, Stroke. Top |