Abstract
This statement for physicians redefines the use and importance of lumbar puncture to suspected stroke mechanisms. It also identifies neurologic conditions in which newer imaging techniques are safer and more effective diagnostic tools than lumbar puncture.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 505A-507A |
Journal | Circulation |
Volume | 75 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Mar 30 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Physiology (medical)