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Strokes Could Be Cut 80%

Swift treatment of mini-strokes reduces major attacks, study finds

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 9, 2007 8:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – Patients treated within 24 hours for mini-strokes cut their chances of having a subsequent major stroke by 80%, according to new research that could change the way stroke victims are handled by the medical community. Mini-strokes are often not treated as emergencies in the US...   Read full story »

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