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Association between Signal Hyperintensity on T1-Weighted MR Imaging of Carotid Plaques and Ipsilateral Ischemic Events
N. Yamada, M. Higashi, R. Otsubo, T. Sakuma, N. Oyama, R. Tanaka, K. Iihara, H. Naritomi, K. Minematsu and H. Naito
American Journal of Neuroradiology February 2007, 28 (2) 287-292;
N. Yamada
M. Higashi
R. Otsubo
T. Sakuma
N. Oyama
R. Tanaka
K. Iihara
H. Naritomi
K. Minematsu

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Association between Signal Hyperintensity on T1-Weighted MR Imaging of Carotid Plaques and Ipsilateral Ischemic Events
N. Yamada, M. Higashi, R. Otsubo, T. Sakuma, N. Oyama, R. Tanaka, K. Iihara, H. Naritomi, K. Minematsu, H. Naito
American Journal of Neuroradiology Feb 2007, 28 (2) 287-292;
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