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Secondary Prevention of Cardioembolic Stroke

Key Points Cardioembolic stroke is a major etiology accounting for one-fifth of all ischemic strokes. Recent advances in technology have enabled us to monitor heart rhythm remotely and detect paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Atrial cardiopathy is an area of further investigation…

Cardiac Diseases

Key Points Stroke due to cardiac embolism is commonly of sudden onset, is more prone to hemorrhagic transformation, and is associated with higher mortality than other stroke subtypes. The etiologic workup for stroke due to a cardiogenic source is crucial…