Imaging Characteristics of Ischemic Strokes Related to Patent Foramen Ovale [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions— A PFO-stroke usually appears as a single cortical or multiple small ischemic lesions in the vertebrobasilar circulation without any visible vessel occlusion on angiography. The recanalization rate is significantly lower than in AF-stroke. These imaging characteristics of PFO-stroke may help to diagnose the mechanism and determine the treatment strategy.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Pediatric and congenital heart disease, including cardiovascular surgery, Acute Cerebral Infarction, Computerized tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Sciences Source Type: research