Hand-grip strength could be used as a predictor of stroke and heart attack
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The authors of the study say grip strength was a stronger predictor of death than systolic blood pressure and that a grip test may provide a simple and cost-effective way of identifying people at high risk of heart attack or stroke
Can your grip strength predict heart attacks and strokes?
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FAQ about Using Hand Dynamometers for Grip Strength Testing
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Measuring Grip Strength for Health
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Hand grip strength and risk of incident venous thromboembolism: The Tromsø study - Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis
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What Is Hand Grip Strength Measuring Grip –
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Testing hand-grip strength could be a simple, low-cost way to predict heart attack and stroke risk - myCME
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Full article: Handgrip strength is inversely associated with fatal cardiovascular and all-cause mortality events
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