Neurologic manifestations of cardiogenic embolism: an update.
Cardiogenic embolism is increasingly appreciated as an important and preventable cause of stroke. Several potential sources of embolism have been identified with the advent of transoesophageal echocardiography. Their role as independent risk factors for stroke and management implications based on recent evidence, along with characterization of schemes for antithrombotic management of patients with atrial fibrillation are reviewed.
Palacio
Santiago
S
Department of Medicine, Neurology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900, USA. palacioso@uthscsa.edu
Hart
Robert G
RG
D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D020766:Intracranial Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000150:complications; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis