title: The management of cryptogenic stroke in pregnancy.
abstract: Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) during pregnancy are uncommon but can have devastating consequences. The causes of CVA in both the pregnant and the non-pregnant state are diverse and require thorough investigation. Recent studies have indicated that embolic stroke in young adults may be caused by paradoxical emboli through a patent foramen ovale (PFO), suggesting that the presence of a PFO should be specifically sought in pregnant or postpartum women presenting with CVA. This review will outline the causes of CVAs in pregnancy and the role of paradoxical emboli, with a focus on PFO.
authors: Department of Cardiology, John Radcliffe Hospital , Oxford OX3 9DU , UK.
authors: E A
authors: EA
authors: Orchard
authors: Department of Cardiology, John Radcliffe Hospital , Oxford OX3 9DU , UK.
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Wilson
authors: Department of Cardiology, John Radcliffe Hospital , Oxford OX3 9DU , UK.
authors: O J M
authors: OJ
authors: Ormerod
keywords: cardiac; cardiology; cardiovascular; neurology