Simultaneous cardio-cerebral embolization associated with atrial fibrillation: a case report

Simultaneous cardio-cerebral embolization associated with atrial fibrillation: a case report

Abstract Background Simultaneous cerebral and myocardial infarction is called cardiocerebral infarction (CCI), and is rarely encountered. Because of the narrow time window and complex pathophysiology, CCI is challenging to immediately diagnose and treat. Case presentation A 73-year-old woman suddenl...

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Main Authors: Soichiro Abe, Kanta Tanaka, Hiroshi Yamagami, Kazutaka Sonoda, Hiroya Hayashi, Shuichi Yoneda, Kazunori Toyoda, Masatoshi Koga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Cerebral embolization
Coronary embolization
Cardiocerebral infarction
Atrial fibrillation
Recanalization
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12883-019-1388-1

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