Hemorrhagic Cardioembolic Stroke Secondary to a Left Ventricular Thrombus: a Therapeutic Dilemma

Cardiogenic embolism is a major cause of stroke and often leads to significant morbidity and mortality. Despite the recent advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology of stroke and its risk factors, diagnosis and therapy; some case scenarios still present a real challenge for the treating p...

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Main Authors: Khalil Al-Farsi, Aftab A. Siddiqui, Yasser W. Sharef, Ali K. Al-Belushi, Hakeem Al-Hashim, Mohammed Al-Ghailani, William J Johnsto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oman Medical Specialty Board 2013-01-01
Series:Oman Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.omjournal.org/fultext_PDF.aspx?DetailsID=336&type=fultext