Recurrent thromboembolic events after ischemic stroke in patients with cancer

Conclusions:
Patients with acute ischemic stroke in the setting of active cancer (especially adenocarcinoma) face a substantial short-term risk of recurrent ischemic stroke and other types of thromboembolism.

Source: Neurology - June 30, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Navi, B. B., Singer, S., Merkler, A. E., Cheng, N. T., Stone, J. B., Kamel, H., Iadecola, C., Elkind, M. S. V., DeAngelis, L. M. Tags: All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, All Oncology, Cohort studies, Infarction ARTICLE Source Type: research