Nicergoline administration in the treatment of patients with ischemic stroke Review article

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Maria Magdalena Franczuk-Gwiazda

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Stroke is a huge social and economic problem. It is one of the major causes of prolonged disability and morbidity in the adult population worldwide. In this article we will try to assess the applicability of nicergoline in patients after ischemic stroke.

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