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Luke perry died unexpectedly of a stroke at age 52. were other factors, such as a genetic component, or a clot, or atherosclerosis, likely involved?

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Yes : Multiple factors play into having a stroke uncontrolled hypertension chronic hypertension ,Diabetes atherosclerosis, irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation. Heredity and genetics high cholesterol lipid disorders also play a role

Dr Zabawski agreed

Answered 3/11/2019

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A member asked:

Luke perry died unexpectedly of a stroke at age 52. were other factors, such as a genetic component, or a clot, or atherosclerosis, likely involved?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Dr Zabawski agreed

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