Carotid Near-Occlusion: A Comprehensive Review, Part 2—Prognosis and Treatment, Pathophysiology, Confusions, and Areas for Improvement

E. Johansson; A.J. Fox

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Carotid Near-Occlusion: A Comprehensive Review, Part 2—Prognosis and Treatment, Pathophysiology, Confusions, and Areas for Improvement

E. Johansson and A.J. Fox

American Journal of Neuroradiology February 2016, 37 (2) 200-204; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A4429

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aFrom the Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Neuroscience (E.J.), Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden

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bDepartment of Neuroradiology (A.J.F.), Sunnybrook Heath Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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^aFrom the Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Neuroscience (E.J.), Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
^bDepartment of Neuroradiology (A.J.F.), Sunnybrook Heath Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Please address correspondence to Elias Johansson, MD, Department of Neurology, Institution of Pharmacology and Clinical Neuroscience, Umeå University, 901 82 Umeå, Sweden; e-mail: elias.johansson{at}umu.se

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