Proximal MCA looks normal, as does the "sigh fen" as does the carotid bifurcation. sm
Posted By: tracy on 2009-04-14
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Subject: Proximal MCA looks normal, as does the "sigh fen" as does the carotid bifurcation. sm
The pt with stroke...MRA showed...The proximal MCA looks very normal, as does the "sigh fen" as does the carotid bifurcation.
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Subject: proximal? sm
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Subject: proximal ?
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Subject: proximal?
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xx
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xx
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Subject: it should be proximal - is that what you hear?
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Subject: hmm, know it IS proximate (not proximal or approximate)
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