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Essential Neurovascular Anatomy

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Handbook of Cerebrovascular Disease and Neurointerventional Technique

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The anatomy of the neurovascular system is presented. The aortic arch and great vessels, common carotid arteries, external carotid artery, internal carotid artery, circle of Willis, vertebral artery, basilar artery, venous system, and spinal neurovascular anatomy are discussed.

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