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The type of drug, dosage, and timing of administration can affect the regression of carotid artery dissection and the risk of recurrence of stroke. Based on imaging evidence, it is important to ...

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Naples Comprehensive Health Wingard Stroke Institute was among the first hospitals in the nation to perform the Food and Drug Administration-approved Neuroguard Integrated Embolic Protection procedure ...

Anyone who can measure IMT can measure carotid plaque, so it seems logical to measure both parameters whenever either is evaluated. Cite this: Technology Insight: Ultrasound Measurement of Carotid ...

Ultrasound is particularly helpful when patients have a weak pulse and small artery, or after a failed landmark attempt, the authors explained. Increasingly, the literature shows that ultrasound ...

Hollywood film star Audrey Hepburn and T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan are among those to be recognised with blue plaques in London, English Heritage has announced. People whose creative achievements ...

Charlotte McLaughlin6 days ago Actress Audrey Hepburn and glam rock musician Marc Bolan are among the blue plaque honourees for 2025. The London scheme, from English Heritage, will also celebrate ...