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- Published on: 22 March 2016
- Published on: 22 March 2016Issues relating to basilar artery strokes in childrenShow More
The timely commentary on basilar artery stroke(1) serves as an opportunity to highlight the importance of a high index of suspicion for posterior circulation transient neurological episodes(TNAs)(2), especially in the presence of risk factors for vertebral artery dissection(3). It is also a reminder of the underuse of magnetic resonance imaging(utilised in only 44.3% of 97 children in one review)(4), notwithstanding the f...
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