Racial Differences by Ischemic Stroke Subtype: A Comprehensive Diagnostic Approach

Background. Previous studies have suggested that black populations have more small-vessel and fewer cardioembolic strokes. We sought to analyze racial differences in ischemic stroke subtype employing a comprehensive diagnostic workup with magnetic resonance-imaging-(MRI-) based evaluation including...

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Main Authors: Sarah Song, Richard E. Burgess, Chelsea S. Kidwell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Stroke Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/735097