Article
Family history as a risk factor for stroke in young women.
American journal of preventive medicine - 1 Dec 2004
Kim Helen, Friedlander Yechiel, Longstreth W T, Edwards Karen L, Schwartz Stephen M, Siscovick David S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Family history of stroke (FHS) is associated with risk of stroke in middle-aged to elderly populations. However, few studies have examined this association in younger women or by stroke type. A population-based, case-control study was conducted to examine the association of FHS and risk of stroke in young women, and to determine whether the association is independent of other stroke risk factors....
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