A Case of Complete Left Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion Presenting as TIA
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Internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis is a clinical condition that can present itself with a clinical profile that can be very diverse in nature. Here we present a case in which patient developed senation of weakness and loss of sensation in right side of the body as multiple episodes. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) showed a total obstruction in supply of the left ICA and the patient was treated with anti platelets. We reported this case to show the value of collateral supply of the brain
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