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Is There A Genetic Component To Having Or Being At Risk For A Stroke?

By Celtic Thunder
Created 01/16/2009 - 15:49

I know many cancers, heart disease and other conditions or diseases have a genetic factor.

I am wondering if the risk of stroke also has a genetic factor to it or is it just a crap shoot on whether you may experience one or not?

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