Researchers recently discovered a
gene that helps prevent one of the major causes of stroke. This discovery could
possible lead to new treatments for young and middle aged adults. Researchers from
the University of London and an international team have discovered a variant of
the PHACTR1. Individuals with this variant are known to have a reduced risk of
cervical artery dissection caused by a tear in an artery leading to the brain.
This discovery will lead to new
treatment and prevention options for adults with diseases that increase the
risk of strokes. This same variant may also be linked to a reduced risk for
migraines and heart attacks. These findings have help scientists have a greater
understanding of how genomes related to the vascular systems. This means this
discovery could also help with treatment and prevention for many disabling
vascular conditions. More research will be conducted to identify these specific
genes and genomes in hopes to find the causes of strokes and heart disease.
This would be an incredible medical breakthrough and hopefully save many lives
in the future.
Original Article: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/286004.php
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My step-father had a stroke and I think this post is great. New treatment and prevention options for adults who are prone to have heart attacks or strokes will be amazing. It is hard now to prevent strokes, even though you can prevent it some people are more prone to get them. If finding more options to stop this from happening there will be many people who will live longer and healthier.
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