Numerous types of cancer have been shown to be associated with either ischemic or
hemorrhagic stroke. In this review, the epidemiology and pathophysiology of stroke in …

Abstract Introduction Approximately 5–10% of the patients with cryptogenic stroke have an
underlying malignancy. Stroke as a complication of cancer increases the morbidity and …

Background We hypothesized that hidden malignancy could be detected in patients with
cryptogenic stroke without active cancer when they showed the distinctive characteristics of …

Background: Underlying malignancy can cause ischemic stroke in some patients.
Mechanisms include the affection of the coagulation cascade, tumor mucin secretion …

The association between stroke and cancer is well-established. Because of an aging
population and longer survival rates, the frequency of synchronous stroke and cancer will …

Background To compare the prevalence of prior or on-going cancer in patients with ischemic
stroke and in the general population. We hypothesized that cardioembolic stroke is the most …

Background and Objective Hypercoagulability is associated with increased risks of ischemic
stroke and subsequent mortality in patients with active cancer. This study investigated the …

Background and Purpose Stroke is common among cancer patients. However, risk factors
and biomarkers of stroke in cancer patients are not well established. This study aimed to …

Cancer patients appear to be at increased risk for atrial fibrillation. Although surgery and
chemotherapy exacerbate this risk, this association is observed even in the absence of any …

Background and Purpose—Cancer is a risk factor for ischemic stroke. Little is known about
cancer among young adults with ischemic stroke. We studied the frequency of cancer and its …