Artery widening, not blockages, may be a surprising cause of common stroke
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For decades, many doctors believed that blocked arteries caused by fatty buildup were the main reason behind most strokes. This idea shaped the way stroke prevention has been treated around the world. Medicines such as aspirin became standard because they help stop blood clots from forming in narrowed blood vessels. But now, scientists say one […] The post Artery widening, not blockages, may be a surprising cause of common stroke appeared first on Knowridge Science Report .