American childhood football as a possible risk factor for cerebral infarction.
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چکیده
Three adolescent football players who had ischemic stroke associated with football practice and play are described. The literature on stroke associated with childhood sports and football in particular is reviewed, and the multiple mechanisms by which football can contribute to ischemic stroke are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of child neurology
دوره 26 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011