Circadian variation in patients with cryptogenic stroke and patent foramen ovale (P3.252)

Conclusions:These data suggest that strokes occur more frequently in the morning hours in patients with CS and PFO. Hypertension is significantly lower in patients with symptom onset between 0601 and 1200, which may further imply embolism as the potential mechanism of stroke in these patients. Further studies with larger datasets are required to investigate the circadian variation of PFO-attributable strokes.Disclosure: Dr. Daneshmand has nothing to disclose. Dr. Thaler has received personal compensation for activities with St. Jude Medical WL and Gore Associates as a consultant.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease Epidemiology Source Type: research