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Here's a concise bullet-point summary of the article "Stroke Among Younger Adults Linked To Non-Traditional Risks":

• Non-traditional risk factors like migraines with aura, kidney/liver disease, blood clots, and cancer significantly increase stroke risk in adults under 50.

• Study of 1,000+ Europeans aged 18–49: Half had unexplained ischemic strokes, compared to healthy controls.

• People without PFO (a heart defect):

  • Each non-traditional risk factor → 70% higher stroke risk

  • Each traditional risk factor → 41% higher stroke risk

• Women without PFO: Non-traditional factors also raised stroke risk by 70%

• People with PFO: Non-traditional risks more than doubled stroke odds.

• Migraine with aura was a standout risk, especially in younger women.

• Findings suggest a need to expand stroke risk screening beyond traditional factors, especially for younger adults and women.

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