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Recurrent reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome and antiphospholipid syndrome

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The authors acknowledge Olivier Heck, MD, Stéphane Berroir, MD, Ludovic Duval, MD, Ema Leescu, MD, Leila Chamard, MD, Jerôme Rigal, MD and Marion Paulin MD.

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Sowanou, A., Ungureanu, A. & Aguesse, C. Recurrent reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome and antiphospholipid syndrome. Acta Neurol Belg 124, 329–334 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13760-023-02324-9

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