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Localization of Infratentorial Lesion could Predict Patent Foramen Ovale as an Etiology in Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source
CONCLUSIONS: Infratentorial lesions may be independently associated with PFO in patients with ESUS. The presence of infratentorial lesions could predict the presence of PFO in ESUS cases.PMID:33952811 | DOI:10.5551/jat.61200
Source: Journal of Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis - May 6, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kentaro Ishizuka Sono Toi Takao Hoshino Eiko Higuchi Kazuo Kitagawa Source Type: research

Role of echocardiography and cardiac biomarkers in prediction of in-hospital mortality and long-term risk of brain infarction in pulmonary embolism patients
ConclusionsHigh blood troponin T, NT-proBNP, RV dilatation/systolic dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension predicted in-hospital mortality. PFO/RLS presence and ST were predictors of clinically apparent/silent brain infarction.
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Foreign body granuloma as an unexpected long-term finding after percutaneous closure of a patent foramen ovale
A 67-year-old man was referred to our hospital for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Eight years earlier, prior to diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, the patient suffered an ischaemic stroke. A patent foramen ovale (PFO) was diagnosed and the patient underwent percutaneous PFO closure by implantation of a Premere device (20  mm, St. Jude Medical). One month ago, the patient had another middle-cerebral artery infarction, which was considered cardioembolic due to insufficient anticoagulation. However, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) obtained on current admission demonstrated a suspicious mass in the left atrium...
Source: European Heart Journal - March 24, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

An Approach to Working Up Cases of Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source Stroke
Conclusions Our data indicate that patients with cryptogenic embolic stroke show distinct clinical and radiological features depending on the underlying causes.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - March 21, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ryoo, S., Chung, J.-W., Lee, M. J., Kim, S. J., Lee, J. S., Kim, G.-M., Chung, C.-S., Lee, K. H., Hong, J. M., Bang, O. Y. Tags: Etiology, Risk Factors, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ischemic Stroke Source Type: research

Prevention of recurrent cryptogenic stroke with percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale; one year follow-up study with magnetic resonance imaging and Holter monitoring.
CONCLUSION: One-year clinical and MRI follow-up study of patients with cerebral ischemic events and percutaneous closure of PFO showed no recurrent event and no significant complication associated with the procedure. In addition, Holter monitorization demonstrated that the procedure did not increase the incidence of arrhythmias compared with pre-procedural monitoring. PMID: 25655849 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi - January 1, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ateş AH, Sunman H, Aytemir K, Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Topcuoğlu MA, Karlı Oğuz K, Şahiner L, Kaya EB, Tokgözoğlu L, Kabakçı G, Oto A Tags: Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars Source Type: research

Simultaneous onset of myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke in a patient with atrial fibrillation: Multiple territory injury revealed on angiography and magnetic resonance
An 84-year-old man with a history of hypertension and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) who received no anticoagulant drugs experienced acute chest pain and transient loss of consciousness. He was transferred to our emergency room. His initial electrocardiogram showed sinus rhythm with ST-segment elevation in the I, aVL, and V1–V6 leads. His blood pressure was 158/92mmHg and his pulse was regular at 70beats per minute. A chest radiograph showed increased heart size and pulmonary vascular congestion. His troponin T level was elevated (more than 0.1ng/mL). He was diagnosed with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (MI) and...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 4, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Osamu Hashimoto, Kozo Sato, Yohei Numasawa, Joji Hosokawa, Masahiro Endo Tags: Online Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Effect of Percutaneous Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale on Post-Procedural Arrhythmias
Atrial arrhythmias after percutaneous patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure, including atrial fibrillation (AF), has been consistently reported in different series suggesting a causal link between mechanical closure of PFO and the new onset of post-procedural arrhythmias (1,2,3). We have systematically assessed the effect of percutaneous PFO closure upon the development of post-procedural arrhythmias in 221 consecutive patients (144 women; mean age 48 ± 13 years) undergoing percutaneous PFO closure. At clinical evaluation, no patient had symptoms indicative or suggestive of arrhythmias. Indications for closure were the prese...
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - December 16, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Patent Foramen Ovale, Subclinical Cerebrovascular Disease, and Ischemic Stroke in a Population-Based Cohort
ConclusionsIn this community-based cohort, PFO was not associated with an increased risk of clinical stroke or subclinical cerebrovascular disease.
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - June 24, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research