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Exposure to high-strain jobs is associated with an increased risk of stroke

Stroke Risk Higher for People With High-Strain Jobs

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Findings more pronounced for ischemic stroke, significant only in women
More than half of American doctors do not feel confident that they can spot the reason for a stroke that strikes in the absence of a clearly established cause. The survey results were to be reported Friday at the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association-sponsored Cryptogenic Stroke Public Health Conference in Washington

Many Doctors Struggle With Treating Cryptogenic Stroke

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Between 51 and 70 percent of survey respondents say they do not feel confident
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is associated with increased risk of all stroke

COPD Tied to Increased Risk of Ischemic, Hemorrhagic Stroke

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Adjustment for smoking attenuates risks for all strokes, ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes
Having a cold or the flu may sometimes trigger a stroke in children -- particularly those with underlying health conditions -- though the overall risk remains low

Colds, Flu Up Odds for Stroke in Children, Though Risk Is Low

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Researchers also found children who had all of their vaccinations were less vulnerable
Smoking significantly increases medical costs among patients with peripheral artery disease

Medical Costs Increasing for Smokers Who Develop PAD

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More likely to be hospitalized for atherosclerosis, acute myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease
The risk of stroke is low following emergency department discharge with a diagnosis of peripheral vestibular disorder; however

Low Risk of Stroke After Peripheral Vestibular Disorder

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Risk of stroke within 30 days 0.18 percent after ER discharge for peripheral vestibular disorder
Childhood cancer survivors who have had one stroke are at high risk for having another

Childhood CA Survivors Who Have Stroke at Higher Risk of Second

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Rate is double that of people without cancer who've lived through one stroke
The CHADS2 atrial fibrillation risk score is the best predictor of postoperative stroke or death regardless of type of surgery

CHADS2 Best Predictor of Postoperative Mortality Risk

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The atrial fibrillation risk score also improves post-surgery stroke prediction
Survivors of intracerebral hemorrhage may be at higher risk for recurrence if their blood pressure isn't under control

Fewer Repeat Hemorrhagic Strokes With Better BP Control

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More research needed to assess benefits and risks of tighter blood pressure control
Working long hours is associated with increased risk of stroke

Long Work Hours Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke

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Association with coronary heart disease is smaller; dose-response association seen for stroke