Those who have a stroke are 35% less likely to have another if drugs given earlier than they are now, research says
People with irregular heartbeats who have a stroke are 35% less likely to have a second stroke if they are given blood-thinning drugs earlier than currently recommended, research has found.
There are more than 1.6 million people in the UK with atrial fibrillation – an irregular heartbeat. The condition can lead to a clot forming inside the heart, which can travel to the brain, blocking the blood supply and causing a stroke.
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