Embolic Strokes of Unknown Source and Cryptogenic Stroke: Implications in Clinical Practice

Embolic Strokes of Unknown Source and Cryptogenic Stroke: Implications in Clinical Practice

Up to a third of strokes are rendered cryptogenic or of undetermined etiology. This number is specifically higher in younger patients. At times, inadequate diagnostic workups, multiple cause or an under-recognized etiology contributes to this statistic. Embolic stroke of undetermined source, a new c...

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Main Authors: Amre eNouh, Mohammed Arif Hussain, Tapan eMehta, Shadi eYaghi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
cryptogenic stroke
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Cardiac monitoring
Hypercoagulable state
Patent foramen ovale (PFO)
Embolic stroke of Undetermined Source (ESUS)
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fneur.2016.00037/full

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