In western Japan, the prevalence of TIA is lower but complete stroke is higher compared to Western countries, suggesting small intracranial artery obstruction may play a key role.
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Regional patterns may reflect distinct Asian cerebrovascular pathophysiology; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
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