В статье рассмотрена актуальная проблема криптогенного инсульта и открытого
овального окна (ООО). Освещены вопросы патогенеза и роль парадоксальной эмболии …

Cardioembolic stroke accounts for nearly 30% of all known stroke mechanisms. This
percentage may be underestimated, however, when considering the large proportion of …

Background and Purpose—Underlying embolic causes diagnosed by transesophageal
echocardiography could be implicated in mechanisms of embolic stroke of undetermined …

Purpose Patients with patent foramen ovale (PFO) and cryptogenic ischemic stroke (CS) are
at risk for stroke recurrence. The optimal antithrombotic strategy in patients who undergo …

Background Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure has emerged as a secondary prevention
option in patients with PFO and cryptogenic stroke. However, the comparative efficacy and …

Introduction Since closure has restrictive eligibility criteria, the vast majority of patients with
cryptogenic stroke and patent foramen ovale (PFO) receive medical treatment. However, the …

The optimal management of patients with cryptogenic stroke (CS) and patent foramen ovale
(PFO) remains controversial. We conducted a meta-analysis to assess the effect of PFO …

Background: Cryptogenic strokes can be attributed to paradoxical emboli through patent
foramen ovale (PFO). However, the effectiveness of PFO closure in preventing recurrent …

Purpose of review Ischemic stroke describes a condition in which inadequate blood flow
leads to lack of oxygenation to the brain tissue and ensuing neuronal death. There are …

Background Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common anatomic variant associated with
cryptogenic stroke. Percutaneous PFO closure in these patients to prevent recurrent …