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Higher Risk of Stroke, But Not Heart Attack, In Vein Occlusion

Posted By Dr. Ari Weitzner On April 19, 2011 @ 5:55 am In Retina | Comments Disabled

Archives: A study confirmed what is widely suspected- that patients with retinal vein occlusions are at a higher risk (x2) for stroke, but it failed to show any higher risk for myocardial infarction.

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