Editor - We very much enjoyed reading the informative paper by Briley, Durkin and Meagher highlighting problems in gaining access to neurovascular clinics (Clin Med June 2009 pp 236-8). There is no doubt that the evaluation of high-risk transient ischaemic attack or minor stroke patients remains a key priority, and that investigation within the outpatient setting adds to the delay in treatment.
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