The Utility of the Markers of Coagulation and Hemostatic Activation Profile in the Management of Embolic Strokes of Undetermined Source

Potential causes of embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) include occult malignancy, venous thrombosis (VTE) with paradoxical embolism, and hypercoagulable disorders. Given the association of markers of coagulation and hemostatic activation (MOCHA) with these causes, the objective of this study was to validate the utility of the MOCHA profile in identifying the underlying cause of stroke.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research