Hypertension: The Leading Cause of Stroke, According to GMC Neurology Chief | Goa News
Panaji: Hypertension is the major risk factor in strokes, with around 70% of all strokes hypertension-related, said head of GMC’s neurology department, Dr Teresa Ferreira. She stressed on the need to check one’s blood pressure regularly and keep it under control.Everyday, GMC’s emergency department sees between three and five acute stroke cases, ranging from mild…