Why so many people are having strokes in their 20s, 30s and 40s

which are known to increase the risk of stroke,” he said, explaining that the 23-year-old patient also had a patent foramen ovale, or a hole in her heart. That likely contributed to her stroke as it allowed a clot to bypass the lungs and travel to the brain.

Anadani explained that they don’t know exactly why strokes among younger people occur. However,continue reading …