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Could my strokes be linked to a blood clot as a child?

I had 3 bilateral strokes ischemic last August, resulting in 4 areas of brain damage. Could this be linked to a fractured skull and blood clot I had as a child? Will I be likely to get dementia, I'm 50 and having memory vision problems, etc. I also have bilateral cartoid athersclerosis, which they say was not linked to this unusual presentation of strokes. l and right occipital lobe, right paretial lobe sensory cortes damage.

Female | 50 years old
Medications: asprin
Conditions: bilateral strokes

1 Answer

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Your strokes are not linked to what happened as a child. Treating your atherosclerosis and strokes will minimize your risk for more strokes or dementia.