Having had a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic stroke) more than doubled an expectant mother's odds of having another stroke during pregnancy and within six weeks of childbirth, ... Having an ischemic stroke during pregnancy or three months after pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack or second stroke, heart disease and ... EurekAlert!: New medication may reduce chances of a second clot-caused stroke without bleeding risk NEW ORLEANS, Feb.

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