Paradoxical Brain Embolism in Elderly Subjects with Small Atrial Septal Defects

Atrial septal defects have a low prevalence in the general population, and are recognized as a rare cause of paradoxical brain embolism.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 20, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Taisuke Kitamura, Shuji Arakawa, Kei Murao, Takanari Kitazono, Tetsuro Ago Source Type: research