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A Thrombotic Stroke Model Based On Transient Cerebral Hypoxia-ischemia
Published on: August 18, 2015
Abstract:
Dr. Whisnant argues persuasively that control of hypertension has played a major role in the decline of stroke. He offers a cohesive and logical overview on this decline and does so with data from his own vast experience and with the advantages of the Mayo Clinic system which includes a centralized population-based diagnostic index, neurological expertise and a high autopsy rate. However, neither Dr. Whisnant's arguments nor the Mayo Clinic data justify the conclusion that "treatment of hypertension is the only significant contributor to the decline of stroke."
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