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McElveen, W.A., Alway, D. (2009). Ischemic Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack – Acute Evaluation and Management. In: Alway, D., Cole, J.W. (eds) Stroke Essentials for Primary Care. Current Clinical Practice. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-433-9_2
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