Cardiac thrombus detected by cardiac computed tomography angiography in patients with acute ischemic stroke: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Detecting cardiac thrombus in patients with acute ischemic stroke is crucial in determine stroke etiology and predict prognosis. However, the prevalence of cardiac thrombus in patients with acute ischemic stroke is unclear.

Object

This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of cardiac thrombus detected by cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in patients with acute ischemic stroke through a meta-analysis.

Methods

Embase, Web of Science, MEDLINE, and CENTRAL were searched from January 1, 2000, to May 1, 2024. We included observational studies enrolling patients who underwent CCTA within 1 month following acute ischemic stroke, and reporting the incidence of cardiac thrombi on CCTA. Meta-analysis was performed using random effects models.

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SUBMITTER: Xu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11420050 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature