Rationale kardiale Diagnostik nach ischämischem Schlaganfall oder TIA
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Abstract
Stroke is the most common cause of permanent disability and one of the most common causes of death. Cardio-embolic strokes are associated with a poor prognosis and a high risk of recurrence compared to other stroke etiologies. The most common source of cardiac embolism is atrial fibrillation which must be quickly identified to optimize secondary stroke prevention. A structured evaluation after ischemic stroke includes taking the medical history, a physical examination, 12-lead ECG recording, rhythm monitoring for 72 h, transthoracic echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography, if an atrial embolic source of stroke is suspected. Extended cardiac work-up (e. g., MRI/CT, prolonged rhythm monitoring) should be performed in selected patients based on diagnostic findings.
Bibliographical data
Translated title of the contribution | Cardiac diagnostics after ischemic stroke or transitory ischemic attack |
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Original language | German |
ISSN | 0012-0472 |
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Publication status | Published - 06.2021 |
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PubMed | 34130322 |
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