Both very low and very high heart rates are associated with an increased risk of stroke.

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A low resting heart rate is often seen as a sign of good health, but now, a large study suggests that both very low and very high heart rates may be linked to an increased risk of stroke. The findings, presented May 6 at the European Stroke Organisation Conference 2026 in Maastricht, Netherlands,