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Posted Mon Jun 2 2008: from Annals of Neurology, via Science Daily: Even Low Levels Of Air Pollution May Pose Stroke Risk http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1212410047 These findings support the hypotheses that recent exposure to fine particulate matter may increase the risk of ischemic cerebrovascular events specifically. There is experimental evidence that particulate air pollution is associated with acute artery vasoconstriction and with increases in plasma viscosity (thickening of the blood) which may enhance the potential for blood clots, although this requires further study. [Read more stories about: airborne pollutants] New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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