Risk of recurrent ischemic stroke in patients with patent foramen ovale: The role of D-dimer

Paradoxical embolism under elevated thromboembolic conditions is known to be the primary mechanism of patent foramen ovale (PFO)-related stroke. We hypothesized that higher levels of D-dimer, a marker of thromboembolism, could increase the risk of stroke recurrence in patients with PFO.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research