The effect of sildenafil citrate (Viagra) on cerebral blood flow in patients with cerebrovascular risk factors

Lorberboym M, Mena I, Wainstein J, Boaz M, Lampl Y. The effect of sildenafil citrate (Viagra) on cerebral blood flow in patients with cerebrovascular risk factors.
Acta Neurol Scand: 2010: 121: 370–376.
© 2009 The Authors Journal compilation © 2009 Blackwell Munksgaard.

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