Background Whether closure of a patent foramen ovale is effective in the prevention of
recurrent ischemic stroke in patients who have had a cryptogenic stroke is unknown. We …

Background Whether closure of a patent foramen ovale reduces the risk of recurrence of
ischemic stroke in patients who have had a cryptogenic ischemic stroke is unknown. Methods In …

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) has emerged as an important cause of acute
coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, and sudden death, particularly among young …

Objective: We aimed to create an index to stratify cryptogenic stroke (CS) patients with patent
foramen ovale (PFO) by their likelihood that the stroke was related to their PFO. Methods: …

Background and Purpose— Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is significantly associated with
cryptogenic stroke (CS). However, even in patients with CS, a PFO can be an incidental finding. …

Importance Patent foramen ovale (PFO)–associated strokes comprise approximately 10% of
ischemic strokes in adults aged 18 to 60 years. While device closure decreases stroke …

Purpose— Cervical artery dissections (CDs) are among the most common causes of stroke
in young and middle-aged adults. The aim of this scientific statement is to review the current …

Background The comparative effectiveness of percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale
(PFO) plus medical therapy versus medical therapy alone for cryptogenic stroke is uncertain…

The Islamic Republic of Iran poses serious challenges to US interests in the Middle East,
and its nuclear program continues to worry the international community. The presidential …

Background: Adults with asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis are at increased risk for
ipsilateral carotid territory ischemic stroke. Purpose: To examine comparative evidence on …