Patients with extensive early changes (ASPECTS < 5) – recanalization YES

Czech version

Authors: MUDr. Aleš Tomek, Ph.D.; Feso
Authors‘ workplace: Neurologická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Motol
Published in: Cesk Slov Neurol N 2018; 81(6): 644
Category: Controversions

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