Antiplatelets for stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)

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Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: March 6, 2007
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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