Primary Research · 2013

Citicoline for acute ischemic stroke: long-term use for post-stroke cognitive function

Alvarez-Sabin et al. · Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 2013

Key finding

Long-term citicoline use associated with improved post-stroke cognitive function outcomes.

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Alvarez-Sabin+citicoline+2013

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