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Embolic Ischemic Stroke

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Cerebrovascular Disorders

Part of the book series: Neuromethods ((NM,volume 170))

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Cardioembolism represents a common source of ischemic stroke. The pathophysiology of emboli can differ significantly, with differing treatments. These can include embolism from atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, infective endocarditis, inflammatory endocarditis, aortic valve atheroma, aortic dissection, deep venous thrombosis in the presence of right-to-left shunt, atrial septal defect, and mechanical circulatory support devices. Here we will discuss when to suspect cardioembolism, diagnostic approach, and optimal treatment strategies.

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  1. Department of Neurology, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA

    Matthew M. Padrick, Shouri Lahiri & Konrad Schlick

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  1. Associate Chair of Neurology for Research, New York Medical College, Associate Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Radiology, New York Medical College, Director of the Neuroendovascular Surgery Fellowship, Neuroendovascular Surgery (Interventional Neurologist) Attending Medical Director of Neurocritical Care, Westchester Medical Center at New York Medical College, New York, USA

    Fawaz Al-Mufti, MD

  2. Division of Neurointerventional Radiology, Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, Division of Neurointerventional Radiology, Ascension St. Vincent Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Marian College of Osteopathic Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA

    Krishna Amuluru MD

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Padrick, M.M., Lahiri, S., Schlick, K. (2021). Embolic Ischemic Stroke. In: Al-Mufti, MD, F., Amuluru MD, K. (eds) Cerebrovascular Disorders. Neuromethods, vol 170. Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-1530-0_17

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