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Critical Neck Position as an Independent Risk Factor for Posterior Circulation Stroke
Author(s) -
Weintraub Michael I.,
Khoury Andre
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of neuroimaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.822
H-Index - 64
eISSN - 1552-6569
pISSN - 1051-2284
DOI - 10.1111/jon19955116
Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , risk factor , vertebral artery , cardiology , radiology , mechanical engineering , engineering
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of critical neck angulation (rotation and hyperextension) on vertebral artery perfusion in symptomatic and control populations and to determine whether this represents a risk factor for ischemic stroke.