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Future directions in stroke management.

G J Hankey
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The management of stroke patients continues to evolve, with recent advances in vascular neuroradiology and the secondary prevention of stroke. This article reviews these findings and the potential impact of new investigations and treatments that are being evaluated in research institutions.

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G J Hankey. 1991. Future directions in stroke management.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1785984/

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