The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 122, Issue 4, Supplement 2 , Pages S14-S20 , April 2009

Diagnosis of Ischemic Stroke

  • Dara G. Jamieson, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Dara G. Jamieson, MD, Department of Neurology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 428 East 72nd Street, Suite 400, New York, New York 10021

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2009.02.006

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 122, Issue 4, Supplement 2 , Pages S14-S20 , April 2009

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