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Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Published on: January 18, 2018
The management of cryptogenic stroke in pregnancy
E A Orchard1, N Wilson1, O J M Ormerod1
1Department of Cardiology, John Radcliffe Hospital , Oxford OX3 9DU , UK.
Abstract:
Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) during pregnancy are uncommon but can have devastating consequences. The causes of CVA in both the pregnant and the non-pregnant state are diverse and require thorough investigation. Recent studies have indicated that embolic stroke in young adults may be caused by paradoxical emboli through a patent foramen ovale (PFO), suggesting that the presence of a PFO should be specifically sought in pregnant or postpartum women presenting with CVA. This review will outline the causes of CVAs in pregnancy and the role of paradoxical emboli, with a focus on PFO.
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