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A member asked:

Is it possible for me to have a cerebral stroke, if my mom had it?

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Dr. Mark Einbecker answered

Yes: weather or not your mom had one you can have one. Strokes are common as we age.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 4/22/2015

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