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Relative w 3 bulging disks and high bp suffering mini strokes but w no clots, plaque or obvious reason for strokes. related to discs? ideas?
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Bulging disks would: Have no relationship to 'mini strokes." certainly it would be important to get the BP under control and asses for other risk factors for vascular disease.
Answered 6/10/2014
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