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. 2025 Jul;32(7):e70303.
doi: 10.1111/ene.70303.

Author Response: "A Transfer Strategy Utilizing a Helicopter and a Ground Ambulance Together Does Not Prolong Door-In-Door-Out Times in Thrombectomy Patients: A Retrospective Analysis"

Pauli Vuorinen  1   2 , Joonas Kiili  2   3 , Markku Grönroos  1   4 , Ilkka Virkkunen  5 , Heini Huhtala  6 , Piritta Setälä  1   2 , Sanna Hoppu  1   2
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Author Response: "A Transfer Strategy Utilizing a Helicopter and a Ground Ambulance Together Does Not Prolong Door-In-Door-Out Times in Thrombectomy Patients: A Retrospective Analysis"

Pauli Vuorinen et al. Eur J Neurol. 2025 Jul.
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