Validation of supra-aortic trunks ultrasound in the diagnosis of atherosclerotic disease of the internal carotid artery. Comparison of the results with angiography
Introduction: Arteriosclerosis of the extra-cranial arteries is believed to be responsible for almost one-third of all ischaemic strokes. The sound diagnosis of the degree of stenosis is essential in deciding the best therapeutic strategy. Although cerebral angiography is considered the reference te...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier España
2010-01-01
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Series: | Neurología (English Edition) |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2173580810700675 |