Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 39-41 , January 2008

Bilateral Vertebral Artery Dissection Possibly Precipitated in Delayed Fashion as a Result of Roller Coaster Rides

  • Michael Schneck, MD

      Affiliations

    • Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Maywood, Illinois
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Michael Schneck, MD, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, 2160 S First Ave, Maywood, IL 60153.
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  • Monica Simionescu, MD

      Affiliations

    • Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Maywood, Illinois
    • ,
  • Armita Bijari, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Neurology, Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale, Illinois

Received 27 July 2007 ,Accepted 12 September 2007.

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PII: S1052-3057(07)00142-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2007.09.003

Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 39-41 , January 2008

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