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My mom just had a stroke. could i get some information regarding a second one?
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Need more info: Depends on the type of stroke (embolic or thrombotic); thought to be due to hypertension or arrhythmia, for instance. More details needed to prognosticate, predict and mitigate risk of another cerebrovascular accident.
Answered 10/11/2014
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