Recurrent Stroke in a Young Woman with a Single Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula: An Unusual Association

Conclusions: This case highlights the importance of search, identification, and interpretation of causes of cryptogenic strokes to better choose therapy to reduce the stroke recurrence risk. Although unusual, PAVF detection is a treatable cause of stroke and the therapeutic decisions should take into account the characteristics of the PAVF and the degree of suspicion regarding the cause-effect relationship between PAVF and stroke.Case Rep Neurol 2017;9:293 –298
Source: Case Reports in Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research