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Diagnostic Yield of Pelvic Magnetic Resonance Venography in Patients With Cryptogenic Stroke and Patent Foramen Ovale Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— Among patients with ischemic stroke/transient ischemic attack and patent foramen ovale, the majority of detected DVTs were in LE veins rather than the pelvic veins and did not differ by stroke subtype. The routine inclusion of pelvic magnetic resonance venography in the diagnostic evaluation of CS warrants further prospective investigation.
Source: Stroke - July 28, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Liberman, A. L., Daruwalla, V. J., Collins, J. D., Maas, M. B., Botelho, M. P. F., Ayache, J. B., Carr, J., Ruff, I., Bernstein, R. A., Alberts, M. J., Prabhakaran, S. Tags: Deep vein thrombosis, Other diagnostic testing, Acute Cerebral Infarction, Embolic stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Sensitivity of transcranial doppler and transoesophageal echocardiography for the detection of patent foramen ovale in cryptogenic stroke
Conclusions TCD with bubble test is sensitive and specific for the detection of right–to–left shunts due to PFO confirmed at right heart catheterisation. In this population, TOE had low sensitivity for RLS. There was no difference in physical PFO size between TOE positive and negative patients.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - October 9, 2013 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Morhij, D., Dani, K., Stewart Hillis, W., Muir, K. Tags: Headache (including migraine), Neuroimaging, Stroke, Hypertension, Ischaemic heart disease, Radiology, Radiology (diagnostics) Association of British Neurologists (ABN) joint meeting with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), London, 23-24 October 2013 Source Type: research

Provoked Right-to-Left Shunt in Patent Foramen Ovale Associates With Ischemic Stroke in Posterior Circulation Brief Reports
Conclusions— The predominance of posterior-circulatory infarction in provoked RLS patients suggests that the Valsalva maneuver may promote RLS and paradoxical embolization to the posterior circulation.
Source: Stroke - November 24, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Kim, B. J., Kim, N.-Y., Kang, D.-W., Kim, J. S., Kwon, S. U. Tags: Doppler ultrasound, Transcranial Doppler etc. Brief Reports 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

Association Between Patent Foramen Ovale and Overt Ischemic Stroke in Children With Sickle Cell Disease
This study investigates the association between PFO and overt ischemic stroke in the DISPLACE (Dissemination and Implementation of Stroke Prevention Looking at the Care Environment) study cohort of 5,247 children with SCA of whom 1,414 had at least one clinical non-contrast transthoracic echocardiogram. Presence of PFO was taken from the clinical report. Further, we assessed the association between PFO and other clinical and hemolytic factors in children with SCA such as history of abnormal sickle stroke screen [elevated Transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD) velocity] and patient's baseline hemoglobin. In 642 children for ...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - December 13, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Cryptogenic stroke
In about a quarter of ischaemic strokes the cause is undetermined, because the investigation is incomplete or delayed, because there are multiple causes or because the stroke is truly cryptogenic. Cryptogenic stroke can be further classified as non‐embolic or embolic. Embolic stroke of undetermined source can be due to paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, minor emboligenic cardiac conditions, atheroembolism, cancer associated and paradoxical embolism through a patent foramen ovale (PFO) or less often a pulmonary fistula. Currently, risk factor control, statins and antiplatelets are the main therapeutic measures to prevent rec...
Source: European Journal of Neurology - January 18, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: A. C. Fonseca, J. M. Ferro Tags: Invited Review Source Type: research

Ischemic stroke in a patient with Parry-Romberg syndrome (P4.064)
Conclusions:The only other reported patient with PRS and stroke was also found to have a PFO. It is possible that the elevated ANA seen in this patient correlates with propensity towards small venous clots not seen on ultrasound. This may lead to paradoxical emboli and ischemic strokes. It is important to note this potential association between PRS and ischemic stroke in young patients without other known risk factors. It would be worthwhile to treat this subset of patients with medications for secondary stroke prevention.Disclosure: Dr. Ebiana has nothing to disclose. Dr. Singh has nothing to disclose. Dr. Khosa has nothi...
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Ebiana, V., Singh, S., Khosa, S., Moheb, N., Trikamji, B., Rao, N., Mishra, S. Tags: General Neurology: Vascular Neurology Source Type: research

The coexistence of a patent foramen ovale and obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risk of wake-up stroke in young adults.
CONCLUSIONS: These suggest that coexistence of PFO and OSA may associate with a greater risk of youth stroke. Decrease risk of stroke might occur if treating with CPAP in patients with OSA. PMID: 31045524 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Technology and Health Care - April 23, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Man H, Xu Y, Zhao Z, Zhang S, Lv R, Chi X, Li X, Zhang Z Tags: Technol Health Care Source Type: research

Patent foramen ovale and cryptogenic stroke: from studies to clinical practice
ConclusionAfter many years of interest on PFO and many concluded studies, there are still no definitive data. However, we are on good track for an appropriate management of PFO patients and cryptogenic stroke.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - July 6, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: K. Savino, M. Maiello, F. Pelliccia, G. Ambrosio, P. Palmiero Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

"Fou Rire Prodromique" as the Presentation of a Left Frontal Ischemic Stroke (P02.040)
CONCLUSIONS: Frontal lobe involvement affecting the Broca's area, as we described in our case, has only been described once. We conclude that the patient's laughter attack was the initial manifestation of the stroke suggesting that an acute infarct of Broca's area is capable of producing this unusual clinical presentation.Disclosure: Dr. Rosales has nothing to disclose. Dr. Garcia-Gracia has nothing to disclose. Dr. Salgado has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity from Belvoir Media Group as Consulting Editor of A Special Report published by the editors of Heart Advisor Cleveland Clinic STROKE: Advances ...
Source: Neurology - February 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Rosales, D., Garcia-Gracia, C., Salgado, E. Tags: P02 Cerebrovascular Disease II 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

Non ‐obstructive carotid atherosclerosis and patent foramen ovale in young adults with cryptogenic stroke
ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that NOCA is common in young adults with CS. NOCA is negatively associated with PFO. Detecting NOCA is an important component of stroke investigation in young adults.
Source: European Journal of Neurology - February 28, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: A. Jaffre, B. Guidolin, J. ‐B. Ruidavets, N. Nasr, V. Larrue Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

A Case-Based Discussion on the Management of Cryptogenic Stroke and Patent Foramen Ovale in the Patient With a Hypercoagulable Disorder
UP TO 40% of all ischemic strokes are considered cryptogenic, implying a stroke without a definitive etiology.1,2 With a dearth of evidence-guided treatment strategies, the literature surrounding cryptogenic stroke is highly variable and not well-standardized. Even though existing guidelines do not specify the exact testing required, the cryptogenic stroke evaluation includes a variety of imaging modalities (eg, echocardiography, angiography, magnetic resonance imaging, carotid ultrasound) and laboratory investigations (eg, genetic testing, hypercoagulable disorder panels, erythrocyte sedimentation rate).
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - August 27, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Neal S. Gerstein, Stacey D. Clegg, Daniel B. Levin, Adam C. Fish, Kirsten Tolstrup, Koki Nakanishi, Yuriko Yoshida, Shunichi Homma Tags: Case Conference Source Type: research

Impact of Patent Foramen Ovale Anatomic Features on Right-to-Left Shunt in Patients with Cryptogenic Stroke
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of the morphologic characteristics of patent foramen ovale (PFO) on right-to-left shunt (RLS) in patients with PFO and cryptogenic stroke using transesophageal echocardiography and saline contrast transthoracic echocardiography (c-TTE). Of the 165 patients with PFO stroke, both the height and the length of PFO in the provoked RLS group were smaller than those in the constant RLS group. PFO height, interatrial septum mobility and proportion of atrial septal aneurysms were greater in the severe RLS group than in the mild and moderate RLS groups.
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - February 1, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: Ying Zhu, Jun Zhang, Bo Huang, Yani Liu, Youbin Deng, Yahui Weng, Ruiying Sun Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research