Shuo Hui, Jingru Zhao, Tiantian Huo, Lipeng Dong, Yanzhao Xie, Xinyao Wang, Manli Zhang
INTRODUCTION: As the second leading cause of death and disability worldwide, stroke is mainly caused by atherosclerosis and cardiac embolism, particularly in older individuals. Nevertheless, in young and otherwise healthy individuals, the causes of stroke can be more diverse and may include conditions such as patent foramen ovale, vasculitis, coagulopathies, genetic factors, or other undetermined causes. Although these other causes of stroke account for a relatively small proportion compared to ischemic stroke, they are becoming increasingly common in clinical practice and deserve attention...
February 16, 2024: Medicine (Baltimore)