September 22, 2022

A person’s blood type may be linked to their risk of having an early stroke, according to a new meta-analysis led by School of Medicine researchers. The findings were published Aug. 31 in the journal Neurology. The meta-analysis included all available data from genetic studies focusing on ischemic strokes, which are caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain, occurring in younger adults under age 60.

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Depicted: Steven J. Kittner, MD, MPH, and Braxton D. Mitchell, PhD, MPH