Cryptogenic stroke in patients w ith patent foramen ovale
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4165.2016.01.013
- VernacularTitle:卵圆孔未闭患者的隐源性卒中
- Author:
Zhangxia LI
;
Yue TAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Stroke;
Brain Ischemia;
Foramen Ovale,Patent;
Embolism,Paradoxical;
Prostheses and Implants;
Anticoagulants;
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors;
Secondary Prevention
- From:
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
2016;24(1):75-78,79
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Cryptogenic stroke refers to ischemic stroke that can not be defined by routine examination at present. Studies have show n that patent foramen ovale may be a common cause of cryptogenic stroke, and its possible mechanism is the paradoxical embolism. With the development of imaging technology , more and more studies have show n that patent foramen ovale is closely associated w ith cryptogenic stroke. This article review s cryptogenic stroke in patients w ith patent foramen ovale.
