World-wide, stroke is a major cause of mortality and morbidity.Amongst the neurological disorders, this is largest cause of disability due to non- accidental illnesses.Stroke is largely preventable. The risk factors for stroke are more or less same as for heart diseases(Ischemic Heart Disease). These risk factors are on rise and affect Indians at younger age than westerners.Hence, recognizing these risk factors and addressing them is important for prevention of stroke amongst relatively healthy persons. This also helps in preventing recurrence of vascular events ina person who already had a stroke. Sadly, these risk factors are silent and are generally detected by chance. In most cases these risk factors are found only once stroke has happened – when it is too late.