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Stress Raises Women's Cryptogenic Stroke Risk: Study

Researchers find that moderate stress levels are associated with a 78% increased risk of unexplained strokes in women under 50, potentially offering new insights for prevention strategies in this demographic.

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  1. Chronic stress significantly increases the risk of cryptogenic ischemic stroke, particularly in young women.
  2. Women with moderate stress levels showed a 78% increased risk of stroke.
  3. There may be potential sex-based differences in stress contribution to stroke risk.
  4. The study examined individuals aged 18 to 49 years.
  5. Prospective evaluation of prestroke stress was noted as a potential study limitation.

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