Detection of Major Cardioembolic Sources in Real-World Patients with Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack of Undetermined Cause

Conclusion: Detecting a major CES is essential because appropriate treatment lowers the risk of recurrent stroke. Nonetheless, in this real-world study that aimed at routine use of TTE and ambulatory rhythm monitoring in patients with ischemic stroke or TIA of undetermined cause, the prevalence of major CES was low. Most patients with major CES on TTE already had an indication for referral to a cardiologist, suggesting that major CES might also have been identified with a much more selective use of TTE.Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2021;11:22 –28

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Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - February 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research