Background: Patients with a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke have an increased risk of subsequent stroke that persists for at least 10 years. We aimed to identify prognostic factors ...

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A meta-analysis of individual patient data has thrown light on the benefits of aspirin for secondary prevention in patients with ischaemic stroke. The findings, published in The Lancet, show that the ...

Cindy McCain recently suffered a mild stroke, according to an Oct. 9 statement from the United Nations World Food Programme, which she heads. McCain, 71, was expected to make a full recovery, the ...