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RESEARCH LETTER
Nonlinear association between muscle quality index and stroke risk in American adults: a national
cross-sectional study
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Department of Neurological Diseases, Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital, Zhengzhou University, China
Submission date: 2026-02-15
Final revision date: 2026-02-22
Acceptance date: 2026-04-17
Online publication date: 2026-04-29
Corresponding author
Xiaoming Qin
Department of Neurological Diseases Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital Zhengzhou University, China
Department of Neurological Diseases Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital Zhengzhou University, China
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