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Genetic aspects of stroke: human and experimental studies.
Journal of cerebral blood flow and metabolism : official journal of the International Society of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism - 1 Jul 2002
Carr Fiona J, McBride Martin W, Carswell Hilary V O, Graham Delyth, Strahorn Pamela, Clark James S, Charchar Fadi J, Dominiczak Anna F
Abstract excerpt
As one of the leading causes of death within both the developed and developing world, stroke is a worldwide problem. Risk factors can be identified and controlled at the level of lifestyle changes; however, genetic components of stroke have yet to be identified. The identification of such genetic components is critical in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke in the future. This review focuses on...
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