Increased Incidence of Interatrial Block in Younger Adults with Cryptogenic Stroke and Patent Foramen Ovale

Increased Incidence of Interatrial Block in Younger Adults with Cryptogenic Stroke and Patent Foramen Ovale

Background: Stroke is often unexplained in younger adults, although it is often associated with a patent foramen ovale (PFO). The reason for the association is not fully explained, and mechanisms other than paradoxical embolism may be involved. Young stroke patients with PFO have more atrial vulnera...

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Autores principales: P.E. Cotter, P.J. Martin, P.J. Pugh, E.A. Warburton, J. Cheriyan, M. Belham
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Karger Publishers 2011-04-01
Colección:Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra
Materias:
Electrocardiography
Patent foramen ovale
Cardiac arrhythmias
Stroke
Young adults
Acceso en línea:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/327346

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