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Old 01-26-2010, 07:02 AM
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This article discusses risks... and what to look out for before starting IVIG..

http://journals.lww.com/neurotodayon..._Raise.11.aspx

It appears that age and platelet elevations are the biggest factors, with carotid narrowing, being another.

People with autoimmune issues, may have inflamed arteries and hence be more prone to stroke anyway.
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