Potential Embolic Sources in Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source Patients with Patent Foramen Ovale.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A patent foramen ovale (PFO) may coexist with other potential embolic sources (PESs) in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS), leading to difficulty in attributing the stroke to either the PFO or other PESs. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and predictors of concomitant PESs in ESUS patients with PFOs.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted in a tertiary stroke centre. Consecutive patients with ESUS and a concomitant PFO admitted between 2012 and 2021 were included in the study. Baseline characteristics and investigations as a part of stroke workup including echocardiographic and neuroimaging data were collected. PESs were adjudicated by 2 independent neurologists after reviewing the relevant workup.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Toh KZX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10627487 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature