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Multithumb found errors on this page: There was a problem loading image C:\wamp\www\images/stories/08_study2.jpg  A test based on ultrasound scans may be able to detect if people are at risk of a stroke, Austrian researchers found. A condition called asymptomatic carotid stenosis (narrowing of the carotid arteries in the neck), which can lead to a stroke, may be identified with the test. "There is debate over how to best treat people with asymptomatic carotid stenosis. A procedure called carotid endarterectomy can reduce the risk of stroke, but there are risks and costs involved with the surgery," Dr. Raffi Topakian says. (Source: shortnews)   Socialize this Subscribe to our RSS feed to stay in touch and receive all of TT updates right in your feed reader
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| Last Updated on 29 August 2011 12:50 |