02:59 PM
Friday, February 10, 2023
US researchers have found that people with type A blood are 16% more likely to have a stroke before the age of 60.
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And according to the “Russia Today” website, according to the results of the research, blood types B and AB have little or no effect on the risk of stroke, while the research showed that young people with blood type O are 12% less likely to have a stroke.
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Neurologist Stephen Keitner of the University of Maryland and senior author of the study said it’s still not clear why type A blood carries a higher risk, but it likely has something to do with blood clotting factors, such as platelets, cells that line blood vessels, and proteins. other scattered.
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As previous research has indicated, those with blood type A have a slightly higher risk of developing blood clots in the legs.
The main symptoms of a stroke include:
– drooping of the face on one side.
Not being able to raise his arms.
– Unclear speech.
Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body.
Difficulty finding words.
Sudden blurred vision or vision loss.
Sudden confusion, dizziness or unsteadiness.
Sudden and severe headache.
Difficulty understanding what other people are saying.
– Difficulty swallowing.
These are all symptoms that require contacting a doctor immediately to receive the necessary medical care.
