Carotid Atherosclerosis and Patent Foramen Ovale in Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source

Carotid atherosclerosis and likely pathogenic patent foramen ovale (PFO) are two potential embolic sources in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS). The relationship between these two mechanisms among ESUS patients remains unclear.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research