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Open AccessThe University of Texas Houston Stroke Registry (UTHSR): implementation of enhanced data quality assurance procedures improves data quality
Limited information has been published regarding standard quality assurance (QA) procedures for stroke registries. We share our experience regarding the establishment of enhanced QA procedures for the Universi...
