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- Published on: 20 August 2007
- Published on: 20 August 2007
- Published on: 20 August 2007Hyperhomocysteinemia a possible risk factor for ischemic strokesShow More
Dear Editor
I read with interest the article by Lipska et al1 evaluating the risk factors for young stroke in South India . This study could have also looked at the possible association of an elevated serum Homocysteine level as a risk factor for stroke .There are data supporting even mild to moderate hyperhomocysteinemia as a possible risk factor for ischemic strokes 2, 3
Elevated levels of Homocys...
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None declared. - Published on: 20 August 2007More efforts is neededShow More
Dear Editor,
Individual with an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke accounts for about 5 % of all stroke if younger than 45 years of age. The cause of stroke in young differs dramatically compared to the elderly. The most common causes for stroke in young are: cardiac disease, hematological, and dissection.
The stroke risk factors more complex. Lee, et.al, (2002) found the 4 most common risk factors were hyp...
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