Non ‐obstructive carotid atherosclerosis and patent foramen ovale in young adults with cryptogenic stroke

ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that NOCA is common in young adults with CS. NOCA is negatively associated with PFO. Detecting NOCA is an important component of stroke investigation in young adults.

Source: European Journal of Neurology - February 28, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: A. Jaffre, B. Guidolin, J. ‐B. Ruidavets, N. Nasr, V. Larrue Tags: Original Article Source Type: research