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Archive Home > 2012 > October > 25 > When does stroke prevention become overkill?

When does stroke prevention become overkill?

By Jane E. Brody / The Bulletin
October 25, 2012

Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death among Americans, and a much larger contributor to chronic disability and health care costs than this ranking suggests. There’s no question that preventing strokes is important. But a big question is how best to do so and in whom.

Currently,....

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