Abstract Purpose of Review Cardiac imaging after ischemic stroke or transient ischemic
attack (TIA) is used to identify potential sources of cardioembolism, to classify stroke etiology …

Abstract About 20–25% of all ischemic strokes are of cardioembolic etiology, with atrial
fibrillation and heart failure as the most common underlying pathologies. Diagnostic work-up …

This expert opinion paper on cardiac imaging after acute ischemic stroke or transient
ischemic attack (TIA) includes a statement of the “Heart and Brain” consortium of the German …

Background: Cardioembolic stroke carries a major risk of stroke recurrence, which can be
markedly reduced by early initiation of appropriate secondary prevention. We investigate …

Background and purpose: Cardiac evaluation is routinely conducted in patients with
ischaemic stroke because embolisms originating from the heart are an important cause of …

Background and purpose In many cardioembolic strokes (CS s), the specific embolic source
is uncertain. Despite the high mortality of CS, not enough attention is paid to its potential …

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The evaluation of patients with stroke includes identifying its etiology in order to
appropriately tailor therapy. Currently, the diagnostic workup includes imaging of the brain …

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Rationale About one-third of ischaemic strokes are caused by cardioembolism, and a
substantial proportion of cryptogenic strokes likely also originate from the heart or aortic …