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Randomized clinical trial finds remote ischemic conditioning does not improve outcomes in acute ischemic stroke, suggesting limited efficacy.
Although this study may have been underpowered, RIC initiated within 48 h of stroke onset did not seem to improve the functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke.
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