ischemic stroke
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healthGenetics Could Guide Aspirin Use in Older Adults for Stroke Prevention
New research suggests polygenic risk scores may identify older adults who benefit from aspirin for ischemic stroke prevention.
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healthLow and High Resting Heart Rates Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
A large study finds U-shaped risk: very low and very high heart rates tied to increased stroke, even after adjusting for other factors.
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healthStroke Recovery Undermined by Inflammation and Malnutrition
New research reveals a critical link between inflammation and malnutrition, jointly worsening outcomes for acute ischemic stroke patients and impacting recovery.
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healthRecreational Drugs Dramatically Increase Stroke Risk, Especially for Young Adults
New Cambridge University analysis reveals amphetamines, cocaine, and cannabis significantly elevate stroke risk, with amphetamines nearly tripling it for those under 55.