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Chronic inflammation is linked to stroke because it promotes atherosclerosis, a condition that directly increases the risk of cardiovascular events like stroke as described in [1] and [2]. Furthermore, [3] identifies stroke as a cardiovascular disease associated with the presence of silent chronic inflammation.
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How to reduce inflammation in the body - MD Anderson Cancer Center mdanderson.org 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation contributes to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), which increases the risk of heart attacks and stroke.
Should you be tested for inflammation? health.harvard.edu 1 fact
claimCommon causes of silent chronic inflammation that should be screened for through routine health care include excess weight, diabetes, cardiovascular disease (including heart attacks and stroke), hepatitis C and other chronic infections, and autoimmune disease.
Chronic Inflammation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimAtherosclerosis is a pro-inflammatory state characterized by chronic low-grade inflammation that increases the risk of cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and stroke.