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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Long-Term Complications and Prevention

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Gurol, M.E., Adams, H.P. (2009). Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Long-Term Complications and Prevention. 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_7

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