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Cor Triatriatum and Stroke: A Case Report and Review of Literature (P3.294)
Conclusions:This is the largest review of CTS cases with associated stroke. The review showed neuroimaging results consistent with a cardioembolic mechanism. All but two of the cases made use of anticoagulation. Three cases underwent surgery. This case has the longest follow-up and the first to demonstrate failure of anti-platelet therapy and anticoagulation. The need for further investigations regarding optimal stroke prevention in this subset of patients is emphasized.Disclosure: Dr. Diestro has nothing to disclose. Dr. Espiritu has nothing to disclose. Dr. Dorotan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Regalado has nothing to dis...
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Diestro, J. D., Espiritu, A., Dorotan, M. K., Regalado, J., Pascual, J. L. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease Case Reports II Source Type: research

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Source: European Heart Journal - June 7, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: CardioPulse Source Type: research