Is the search for right‐to‐left shunt still worthwhile?

ConclusionsIn addition to recently defined criteria, genetically determined inheritable traits and epidemiologic characteristics (male gender) should be taken into account when assessing PFO and related cerebrovascular risk profile. A newly defined threshold in TCCD MB count is suggested to discriminate shunts related to stroke and TIA from innocent ones.

Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - July 1, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: A. Tanzi, E. Onorato, F. Casilli, G. P. Anzola Tags: Original Article Source Type: research