doi: 10.4103/aian.AIAN_291_20.
Epub 2020 Jul 8.
Ischemic Stroke Associated with Chronic Xylometazoline Nasal Spray Misuse: A Rare Avoidable Adverse Event
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Ischemic Stroke Associated with Chronic Xylometazoline Nasal Spray Misuse: A Rare Avoidable Adverse Event
Ann Indian Acad Neurol.
2021 Mar-Apr.
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MRI brain showing left medullary infarct
MRI brain showing left vertebral stenosis
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