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New blood test for stroke detection combines blood-based biomarkers with a clinical score


Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide and the second leading cause of death, but the right early intervention can prevent severe consequences. A new study led by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and collaborators describes how the team developed a new test by combining blood-based biomarkers with a clinical score to identify patients experiencing large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke with high accuracy. The results are published in the journal Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. “We have developed a game-changing, accessible tool that could help ensure that more Read More