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Research identifies genetic risk factor for stroke: Cysteine altering NOTCH3 gene variant, present in 1 in 300 people, identified as stroke risk factor in elderly patients – Science Daily
A team of researchers has identified a common genetic variant as a risk factor for stroke, especially in patients older than 65.

A team of Geisinger researchers has identified a common genetic variant as a risk factor for stroke, especially in patients older than 65.Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) causes about a quarter of ischemic strokes worldwide and is the most common cause of vascular dementia. SVD can manifest as lesions on the brain, which typically appear on brain scan images. SVD is commonly associated with aging and hypertension, but a minority of cases are caused by cysteine altering variants in the NOTCH3…
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