Suprasternal aortic arch echocardioscopy as a potential tool in detection and follow-up of mobile thrombi in patients with ischemic stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Severe or complicated atheromatosis of the aortic arch represents an important and often underdiagnosed embolic source in patients with ischemic stroke. The presence of a floating thrombus has significant clinical relevance, as it is associated with a high risk of early recurrence. The aim of this study was to analyze the potential of echocardiographic examination through the suprasternal window in both the detection of embolic sources and the monitoring of the response to anticoagulant treatment in patients with mobile thrombi.

Methods

This case series study included ten consecutive patients with a mobile floating aortic arch thrombus associated with an atheromatous plaque, detected by focused echocardiography and confirmed by Computed Tomography Angiography (C

SUBMITTER: Esnaola Barriola I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11752908 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature