Simple Blood Test May Allow Doctors to Assess Stroke Risk

Source: Science DailyA simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person is at higher risk for stroke or cognitive decline during their lifetime, according to a new study. The research, published in the journal Stroke, found that measuring concentrations of inflammatory molecules in the blood could allow doctors to calculate a risk score for susceptibility for cerebral small vessel disease—a common cause of stroke and a contributor to cognitive...