Lone Atrial Septal Aneurysm With Spontaneous Echo Contrast: An Increased Stroke Risk
TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.38, no.5, pp.473-476, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 38 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2008
- Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.473-476
- Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Aims: The etiology of stroke in young adults may be challenging. After preliminary investigations, a cause is not established in about one-third of patients. Cardiovascular embolism has been recognized as the cause of unexplained stroke or transient ischemic attack in a relevant number of young stroke patients.