Embolic Strokes of Undetermined Source in the Athens Stroke Registry: An Outcome Analysis [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions—
Long-term mortality risk in ESUS is lower compared with cardioembolic strokes, despite similar rates of recurrence and composite cardiovascular end point. Recurrent stroke risk is higher in ESUS than in noncardioembolic strokes.

Source: Stroke - July 27, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Ntaios, G., Papavasileiou, V., Milionis, H., Makaritsis, K., Vemmou, A., Koroboki, E., Manios, E., Spengos, K., Michel, P., Vemmos, K. Tags: Embolic stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research