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How does tight hospital hose help prevent strokes?
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It doesn't : Hospital hose help prevent blood clots in the legs. It does not help prevent strokes unless the patient has an a heart abnormality called an atrial septal defect.
Answered 9/24/2011
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DOESN'T: It pevents blood clots in legs.
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