Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases
Volume 17, Issue 6 , Pages 378-381 , November 2008

Magnetic Resonance Correlate of Hemiparesis in Posterior Cerebral Artery Infarction

  • Pasquale F. Finelli, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Pasquale F. Finelli, MD, Hartford Hospital, 80 Seymour St, Hartford, CT 06102-5037.

Received 13 March 2008 ,Revised 28 April 2008 ,Accepted 29 April 2008.

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PII: S1052-3057(08)00153-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2008.04.012

Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases
Volume 17, Issue 6 , Pages 378-381 , November 2008

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