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Efficacy and safety of sonothrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Accumulating clinical evidence has indicated that sonothrombolysis can aid in the treatment of ischemic stroke; however, these findings remain controversial. The purpose of the present meta-analysis was to assess randomized clinical studies concerning the effects of sonothrombolysis on ischemic stroke to evaluate its safety and efficacy.

from Journal of the Neurological Sciences https://ift.tt/3duANHT

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