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If i have a letf vetebral artery and smoke, what are my chances for getting a stroke?
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Quite likely: If you continue smoking, you have many risks, including stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, copd, etc. Be prudent, stop smoking and save your life. Seek out a physician to guide you through the difficult process of quitting.
Answered 1/26/2014
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