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Diagnosis of atrial fibrillation in young patients with ischemic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The recommended cardiac rhythm evaluation to determine the etiology of ischemic stroke (IS) is similar in all patients regardless of their age and includes an electrocardiogram and at least a 24-hour heart rhythm monitoring. However, it is known that the main causes of IS vary according to patients ’ age. There is a higher preponderance of arterial dissections and patent foramen ovale in younger patients, while atrial fibrillation (AF) is more common in older patients.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Joana V ítor, Gonçalo V. Bonifácio, Ana Catarina Fonseca Source Type: research

Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of Lesion Patterns in Stroke Patients With Patent Foramen Ovale and Patients With Spontaneous Intracranial Artery Dissection
Conclusion: The present study suggests that lesion patterns observed from DWI of patients with PFO and SIAD might provide clues to the etiology of infarcts. Single lesions (cortical or subcortical) might be a typical feature of PFO associated strokes, while multiple lesions in one vascular territory might be a specific feature of SIAD associated strokes. Introduction Both patent foramen ovale (PFO) and spontaneous intracranial artery dissection (SIAD) are important stroke risk factors, especially in young and middle-aged adults (1–3). About 25% of patients with ischemic stroke are cryptogenic (4), and PFO is ...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 23, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Prevalence of Patent Foramen Ovale in Ischaemic Stroke in Italy: Results of SISIFO Study
Conclusion: If any relationship exists between stroke and PFO, this is more likely in PACI and POCI at a younger age. Our results are consistent with recent findings that underline PFO alone must not be considered a significant independent predictor for stroke; so the presence of PFO alone doesn't permit rushed causal correlations or ‘therapeutic aggressiveness'.Cerebrovasc Dis 2015;39:162-169
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases - February 26, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

A systematic review of the characteristics and prognosis of subjects who suffer an embolic stroke of undetermined source.
CONCLUSION: The application of the new ESUS criteria provides a better definition of patients with cryptogenic stroke. Applying the concept of ESUS requires not only adequate electrocardiogram monitoring, but also routine complementary examinations to rule out the presence of minor sources of cardioembolism and other sources of embolism other than atrial fibrillation. PMID: 29749592 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Revista de Neurologia - May 13, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Molina-Seguin J, Vena AB, Colas-Campas L, Benalbdelhak I, Purroy F Tags: Rev Neurol Source Type: research

Controversies in Cardioembolic Stroke
Opinion statement Cardioembolic (CE) stroke mechanisms account for a significant number of ischemic strokes; however, the true burden is likely underestimated. It is critically important to identify patients with CE strokes because these individuals have high recurrence rates and represent a subgroup of patients who may benefit from targeted therapy in the form of anticoagulation or device based treatments. Current guidelines offer recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of these patients; however, important questions remain. First, appropriate cardiac testing in the setting of CE must be individualized and t...
Source: Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine - November 9, 2014 Category: Cardiology 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

Atrial Cardiopathy and Likely Pathogenic Patent Foramen Ovale in Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source.
CONCLUSION:  The presence of atrial cardiopathy is inversely related to the presence of likely pathogenic PFO in patients with ESUS. PMID: 32877955 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Thrombosis and Haemostasis - September 1, 2020 Category: Hematology Authors: Leventis IA, Sagris D, Strambo D, Perlepe K, Sirimarco G, Nannoni S, Korompoki E, Manios E, Makaritsis K, Vemmos K, Michel P, Ntaios G Tags: Thromb Haemost Source Type: research

From cryptogenic to ESUS: Toward precision medicine?
Rev Neurol (Paris). 2022 May 18:S0035-3787(22)00592-6. doi: 10.1016/j.neurol.2022.01.016. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCryptogenic infarctions are infarctions without a defined cause, despite a complete work-up. They differ from infarctions of undetermined causes, which may involve overlapping causes or an incomplete investigation. It is also different from uncommon heritable and non-heritable causes. The term embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) proposed in 2014 is defined as a non-lacunar brain infarct without proximal arterial stenosis or cardioembolic sources. The major advantage of this definition compared to...
Source: Revue Neurologique - May 21, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: S Timsit Source Type: research

Clinical Utility of the Transthoracic Echocardiogram for Isolated Lacunar Infarcts: A Single-Center Experience
Conclusions: Transthoracic echocardiogram appears to have minimal therapeutic value in most patients with lacunar strokes. In stroke patients with no acute symptoms of cardiac disease and a normal electrocardiogram, it may be reasonable to forgo the transthoracic echocardiogram if the brain magnetic resonance imaging shows an isolated lacunar infarct.
Source: The Neurologist - May 1, 2022 Category: Neurology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Left atrial appendage closure for primary primary prevention during percutaneous closure of septal defects in patients with large atria but no atrial fibrillation.
CONCLUSIONS: Concomitant closure of ASD or PFO in the presence of enlarged atria and LAA for primary primary prevention appears feasible and safe but has yet to prove its justification. PMID: 28840592 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Cardiology Journal - August 25, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kuwata S, Vierecke J, Gloekler S, Maisano F, Meier B, Nietlispach F Tags: Cardiol J Source Type: research

Autism in the Son of a Woman with Mitochondrial Myopathy and Dysautonomia: A Case Report
Conclusion Given emerging evidence that mitochondrial dysfunction, particularly in the electron transport chain needed for cellular energy production, is an underlying pathophysiological mechanism for some varieties of ASD, clinicians should have a high index of suspicion for mitochondrial disease, especially when they encounter a patient with unusual neurological or constitutional symptoms. The prevalence of mitochondrial disease in ASD patients may be as high as five percent, which means that it is not the “zebra”[27] diagnosis that it might be in a non-ASD patient, where prevalence is about 0.01 percent.10 Reference...
Source: Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience - October 9, 2015 Category: Neuroscience Authors: ICN Online Editor Tags: Anxiety Disorders Asperger's syndrome Autism Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology Case Report Current Issue Intellectual Disability Neurologic Systems and Symptoms Pervasive Developmental Disorders ASD autism spectrum disorder dysauton 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

Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale under transthoracic echocardiography guidance-midterm results.
Conclusions: In this single center study of mostly lean patients, percutaneous closure of PFO under TTE guidance as the only imaging tool appeared effective at midterm follow-up, while avoiding radiation exposure, endotracheal intubation and contrast agent use. PMID: 31372266 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Thoracic Disease - August 4, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: J Thorac Dis Source Type: research