Which Risk Factors Are Linked to Having a Severe Stroke?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)People with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not only have a higher risk of stroke, they may also have more severe strokes than people without these risk factors, according to a study published in the November 13, 2024, online issue of Neurology庐, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.