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The Independent UK
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Jane Kirby

INSANE: Genetic testing recommended for most common type of stroke - The Real Truth

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People who suffer the most common type of stroke should be given a genetic test to find out which drugs can prevent future attacks, a watchdog has said.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said people who have had an ischaemic stroke – where a clot blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain – or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) should be tested on the NHS.

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