Characteristics and anatomic distribution of early vs late stroke after cardiac surgery

ConclusionsEarly and late strokes after cardiac surgery have distinct incidence, location, and likely etiology. Both early and late strokes portend a very high incidence of operative mortality.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - June 17, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Natalia S. Ivascu, Faiza M. Khan, Mohammed Rahouma, Irbaz Hameed, Ahmed Abouarab, Alan Z. Segal, Mario F. L. Gaudino, Leonard N. Girardi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research