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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Scientists reveal warning signs that appear before every heart attack or stroke

Warning signs like high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol or glucose levels precede almost all cases of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study which debunks the belief that these strike people without warning.

Above optimal levels of blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, or smoking almost always precede these cardiac events, say researchers from Yonsei University College in South Korea, who call for greater attention to early detection and control of these modifiable risks.

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