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Previous studies have reported that the inappropriate use of allopurinol may increase the risk of cerebrovascular accidents, but some studies have also confirmed that allopurinol is a protective factor against stroke. To clarify whether there is a relevant causal relationship between allopurinol and cerebral infarction, we conducted a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) study.
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