Letter to the Editor: Cervical Spinal Manipulative Therapy Unlikely Cause of Spontaneous Internal Carotid Artery Dissection

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Chiropractic spinal manipulation internal carotid artery dissection cerebrovascular disorders adverse effects protopathic bias cervical spine

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