Clinical significance of the internal carotid artery angle in ischemic stroke
Abstract The carotid artery plays a major role in stroke aetiology and is a good indicator of atherosclerosis. However, the clinical significance of internal carotid artery (ICA) anatomy remains unclear in patients with ischaemic stroke. This study examined the relationship between ICA angle and ris...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2019-03-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-37783-1 |