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Cardiac embolism: the neurologist's perspective.

D G Sherman1

  • 1Department of Medicine-Neurology, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio 78284.

The American Journal of Cardiology
|February 2, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Cardioembolic stroke is a significant health issue. This study offers a management algorithm to reduce stroke recurrence and brain hemorrhage risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Cardioembolic stroke presents a major healthcare challenge in the U.S., causing significant morbidity, mortality, and costs.
  • Diagnosing stroke etiology is complex due to multiple potential causes and insensitive diagnostic tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline diagnostic clues for cardioembolic stroke.
  • To present a management algorithm for acute cardioembolic stroke.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical and laboratory clues for diagnosis.
  • Utilization of computed tomography (CT) scans and cerebral angiograms.
  • Consideration of echocardiography for selected patients.
  • Development of a management algorithm balancing anticoagulation benefits against hemorrhage risks.

Main Results:

  • Computed tomography scans, especially at 48 hours, are essential for identifying hemorrhagic infarctions.
  • Cerebral angiograms can be helpful if performed early.
  • Echocardiography is reserved for patients with a higher likelihood of cardiac abnormalities.

Conclusions:

  • A structured approach to diagnosis and management is crucial for cardioembolic stroke.
  • The proposed algorithm aims to minimize both stroke recurrence and the risk of symptomatic brain hemorrhage.

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