Spontaneous vertebral artery dissection initially mimicking myocardial infarction.
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Spontaneous vertebral artery dissection initially mimicking myocardial infarction.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Vertebral and carotid artery dissections may present with very different signs and symptoms, making early recognition difficult. However, diagnosis should be established as soon as possible to prevent unnecessary diagnostic investigations and to institute adequate treatment. CASE DESCRIPTION A 46-year-old man presented with severe intermittent pain of his left upper arm...
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عنوان ژورنال: Stroke
سال: 1992
ISSN: 0039-2499,1524-4628
DOI: 10.1161/01.str.23.7.1021