Traumatic brain injury linked with tenfold increase in stroke risk
Friday, July 29, 2011 - 00:30
in Health & Medicine
Suffering a trauma to the brain may increase the risk of stroke tenfold within three months, according to new research. This is the first study to show a direct correlation between traumatic brain injury and stroke. Researchers suggest neuroimaging, intensive monitoring and stroke education for anyone incurring a traumatic brain injury.