Thomas Willis' understanding of cerebrovascular disorders.
Thomas Willis (1621-1675) is recognized as the founder of clinical neuroscience. He conceived the word "neurologie" and, although immortalized by the arterial anastamosis at the base of the brain, his contributions to neuroscience were far wider and equally fundamental. This paper examines Willis' descriptions of cerebrovascular disorders, which he encountered in his practice.
Williams
Andrew N
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CDC Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, United Kingdom. anw@doctors. org.uk