The role of brain MRI in a patient undergoing carotid endarterectomy after transient ischemic stroke
Journal Title: Αρχεία Ελληνικής Ιατρικής - Year 2015, Vol 32, Issue 4
Abstract
Transient ischemic attacks cannot be ascribed with confidence to the anterior circulation unless cortical symptoms are described. In the absence of cortical symptoms and in cases of carotid stenosis, carotid endarterectomy should not be recommended. It is suggested that an attempt to image the infarct with magnetic resonance imaging should be made to determine the nature of the carotid stenosis.
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M. STAVROU, R. PERRY, A. IOANNOU
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