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New Study Reveals Cause of Lacunar Strokes

Researchers found that lacunar strokes are caused by widening arteries, not blockages, affecting treatment options for patients.

Source:theguardian.com

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A recent study has discovered that lacunar strokes, which affect around 35,000 people in the UK annually, are caused by the widening of arteries in the brain rather than blockages. This finding may explain why common medications like aspirin are less effective for this type of stroke. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh analyzed 229 patients and found a strong link between widened arteries and lacunar strokes, highlighting the need for more research in this area.

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Test your understanding

01What causes lacunar strokes according to the study?

02How many people in the UK are affected by lacunar strokes each year?

03Why are aspirin and blood thinners less effective for lacunar strokes?

Discussion

Discussion

How can increased research funding impact stroke treatment and prevention?

Vocabulary

Vocabulary

  • lacunar word

    related to a specific type of stroke

    “Lacunar strokes are caused by widening arteries.”

  • arteries word

    blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart

    “The study focused on the arteries in the brain.”

  • medication word

    drugs used to treat or prevent illness

    “Some medications are not effective for lacunar strokes.”

  • research word

    the systematic investigation into a subject

    “More research is needed to understand strokes better.”

  • funding word

    money provided for a specific purpose

    “Stroke research is chronically underfunded.”