You are getting the past medical history of a patient who suffered the sudden onset of right-side weakness. Which one of the following statements made by the patient should you recognize as increasing the patient's risk of stroke?

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An irregular heartbeat is a risk factor for stroke, as it can cause blood clots to form in the heart and potentially travel to the brain, causing a stroke. Taking aspirin can actually decrease the risk of stroke, and low blood pressure and a history of migraines are not significant risk factors for stroke.

You Are Getting the Past Medical History of a Patient