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Home > Cost of Chronic Disease > Cardiovascular Disease: Heart Disease & Stroke > Prevalence & Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease
The prevalence of transient ischemic attack (a mini-stroke that lasts less than 24 hours) in men is estimated at 2.4% for those ages 65-69, and 3.6% for those ages 75-79. For women, prevalence is estimated at 1.6% for those ages 65-69, and 4.1% for those ages 75-79.
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American Heart Association. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2008 Update. December 2007. [ Permalink ]