Global study establishes long-term risk of stroke

University of Calgary researchers say if you’ve had a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), you remain at high risk of having another, more severe stroke for several years thereafter.

A lot of focus has been put on preventing stroke in the first 90-days post-TIA or minor stroke, which is when a person is at the highest risk of a second stroke. However, what we’re seeing in this study is that the risk continues and remains high for at least the next decade,” says Dr. Faizan Khan,…

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