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Stroke Prevention After Cryptogenic Stroke [PDF]
Cryptogenic stroke represents a heterogenous but clinically important collection of stroke etiologies for which our understanding continues to grow. Here, we review our current knowledge and most recent recommendations on secondary prevention for common causes of cryptogenic stroke including paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, atrial cardiopathy, patent ...
Chinwe Ibeh, Mitchell S. V. Elkind
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Cryptogenic Stroke: A Challenge in Diagnosis and Management
Ischemic stroke is responsible for 85% of all stroke globally. However, the etiology of around a quarter of ischemic stroke are undetermined, this is called cryptogenic stroke. This kind of stroke affects younger population.
Sidhi Laksono Purwowiyoto +4 more
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Left Atrial Septal Pouch in Cryptogenic Stroke [PDF]
Background: The left atrial septal pouch (LASP), an anatomic variant of the interatrial septum, has uncertain clinical significance. We examined the association between LASP and ischemic stroke subtypes in patients undergoing transesophageal ...
Mark eFisher
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Association between glymphatic dysfunction and cryptogenic stroke risk in patients with patent foramen ovale: a retrospective cross-sectional study [PDF]
BackgroundPatent foramen ovale (PFO) is strongly associated with cryptogenic stroke (CS), but the underlying mechanisms remain incompletely understood. The glymphatic system plays a crucial role in central nervous system homeostasis, and its dysfunction ...
Weitao Zhang, Fengfeng Wang, Qun Li
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Up to 20% of patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack have a prior history of known atrial fibrillation (AF). Additionally, unknown AF can be detected by different monitoring strategies in up to 23% of patients with cryptogenic or non ...
Thomas Pezawas
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Carotid stenosis and cryptogenic stroke
Cryptogenic stroke represents a type of ischemic stroke with an unknown origin, presenting a significant challenge in both stroke management and prevention. According to the Trial of Org 10,172 in Acute Stroke Treatment criteria, a stroke is categorized as being caused by large artery atherosclerosis only when there is >50% luminal narrowing of the ...
Luca Saba +7 more
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Introduction: Secondary stroke prevention depends on proper identification of the underlying etiology and initiation of optimal treatment after the index event.
Barbara Ratajczak‐Tretel +32 more
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Periodontitis, Dental Procedures, and Young-Onset Cryptogenic Stroke. [PDF]
Periodontitis is associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke, and the risk may be particularly high among young people with unexplained stroke etiology.
Leskelä J +13 more
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Patent Foramen Ovale and Cryptogenic Stroke [PDF]
To the Editor: The articles by Meier et al.1 and Carroll et al.2 and the corresponding editorial by Messe and Kent3 (March 21 issue) illustrate a major problem in clinical trials. When it is not obvious which of two therapies is better, sufficient numbers of events are essential to reach a conclusion.
Anthony J. Furlan, M. Jauß
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Device Closure or Antithrombotic Therapy After Cryptogenic Stroke in Elderly Patients With a High-Risk Patent Foramen Ovale [PDF]
Background and Purpose In young patients (aged 18–60 years) with patent foramen ovale (PFO)-associated stroke, percutaneous closure has been found to be useful for preventing recurrent ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
Pil Hyung Lee +19 more
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