Microembolus Detection by Transcranial Doppler Sonography: Review of the Literature
Transcranial Doppler can detect microembolic signals which are characterized by unidirectional high intensity increase, short duration, random occurrence, and a “whistling” sound. Microembolic signals have been detected in a number of clinical settings: carotid artery stenosis, aortic arch plaques,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Stroke Research and Treatment |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/382361 |