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Risk of Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Symptomatic Vertebrobasilar Stenosis Undergoing Surgical Procedures
Stroke 34:2659-2663, Balcker,D.J.,et al, 2003
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Article Abstract
The risk of perioperative stroke in patients with vertebrobasilar stenosis undergoing surgery under general anesthesia is 6.0%, which is notably higher than the risk for patients with other patterns of cerebrovascular disease.
 
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