Cumulative Official WHO Updates to ICD 10 - 1996 - 2001

This does not include neurological disease processes such as metabolic and/or anoxic ischemic encephalopathy. Intent/Clarification: If a history of previous cerebrovascular disease exists, it should be noted whether the patient’s symptoms were reversible (i.e. transient ischemic attack) or whether the deficit is permanent (i.e. stroke). ................
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