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[Australia] When a Smoker Strokes, Outcome Is Worse

* Explain that an Australian study found that current smokers at the time of a stroke were more likely to experience death, MI, or recurrent stroke over the next decade compared with never smokers. * Note that past smokers were also at higher risk of a
MedPage Today
added Oct 27, 2012 08:25
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Smokers at Higher Risk of Another Stroke: Study

Quitting before brain attack occurs cuts chances of second stroke, heart attack or death
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Oct 25, 2012 17:36
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[Korea - South] 'Smokers Three Times More Likely to Suffer Stroke'

A research team at Seoul National University Hospital said on Friday that its analysis of 426 patients shows that smokers were two-point-eight times more likely to suffer subarachnoid hemorrhages than nonsmokers.
Korea Broadcasting System (KBS World Radio) (kr)
added Sep 22, 2012 08:51
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Stroke Before Age 50 Linked to Raised Risk of Early Death

Study authors stress that improved diet, quitting smoking can minimize the odds
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Mar 19, 2013 22:56
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[Italy] Smoking After Stroke Triples Risk of Death Within Year: Study

The sooner patients resumed habit after leaving hospital, the worse they fared
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Aug 31, 2012 17:42
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[Italy] Smoking After Stroke Increases Death Risk Three-fold

A new study, presented at ESC Congress 2012 by Professor Furio Colivicchi from San Filippo Neri Hospital, patients who continue smoking after a stroke have a three times higher chance of death. Research also suggests that the earlier patients start smoki
Medical News TODAY(UK)
added Aug 29, 2012 20:14
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Uncontrolled Risk Factors Put Stroke Survivors in Danger

People who survive a type of stroke called a subarachnoid hemorrhage still have a higher risk of death, particularly if they continue to smoke and do not keep their blood pressure and cholesterol levels low, a new study warns.
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Jan 22, 2013 23:27
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[Canada] Smoking clouds the brain after stroke

Memory, thinking, decision-making affected by tobacco use
EurekAlert
added Oct 2, 2012 17:18
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Air Pollution Sickens Seniors

MedPage Today
added Apr 24, 2012 15:10
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Significant gaps in public awareness about cardiovascular risks from tobacco use, secondhand smoke

New study presented at the World Congress of Cardiology organized by the World Heart Federation
News-Medical.net
added Apr 21, 2012 00:00
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