Frequency of Carotid Artery Stenosis in Ischemic Stroke by using Carotid Doppler Ultrasonography in a Teaching Hospital

Background: Atherosclerotic disease of carotid arteries outside the cranial cavity has long been recognized as the most common source of emboli to the brain causing stroke. The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of carotid artery stenosis in ischemic stroke patients by using caroti...

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Main Authors: Noor ul Hadi, Rukhsana Khan, Khursheed H Awan, Naveed Iqba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan 2009-12-01
Series:Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences
Online Access:http://gjms.com.pk/ojs24/index.php/gjms/article/view/168