Study recommends test to assess stroke risk

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Nearly one-third of stroke patients suffer from peripheral artery disease, a circulation problem caused by clogged arteries.

That condition raises the risk of more incidents.

Now there is evidence a 15 minute test can help alert doctors. It uses a device similar to a blood pressure cuff to compare blood flow in the ankle and arm.

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