Evaluation of patent foramen ovale in young adults with cryptogenic stroke

<p><br /><strong>BACKGROUND</strong>: Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability worldwide.<br />Although a minority of ischemic strokes in the community affect younger adults, up to 40% of<br />acute ischemic strokes in young adults are cryptogen...

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Main Authors: Hossein Ali Ebrahimi, Akbar Hamzeaie Moghaddam, Esmaeel Ardestani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vesnu Publications 2011-08-01
Series:ARYA Atherosclerosis
Online Access:http://arya.mui.ac.ir/index.php/arya/article/view/121