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Abstract 134: Thrombotic Complications of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

Stroke Journal

In severe OHSS, increases in capillary permeability can result in hemoconcentration and hypercoagulability leading to thrombotic events, including stroke and cerebral venous thrombosis. HCUP contains both emergency department and inpatient encounters whereas NIS contains a nationally representative sample of inpatient encounters.

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Concerning EKG with a Non-obstructive angiogram. What happened?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The commonest causes of MINOCA include: atherosclerotic causes such as plaque rupture or erosion with spontaneous thrombolysis, and non-atherosclerotic causes such as coronary vasospasm (sometimes called variant angina or Prinzmetal's angina), coronary embolism or thrombosis, possibly microvascular dysfunction.

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Abstract TP225: Prevalence of Patent Foramen Ovale in Patients With Cancer-Related Stroke

Stroke Journal

Background and Purpose:Cancer increases the risk for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and deep venous thrombosis. The role of paradoxical embolization as a stroke etiology in patients with cancer is uncertain. Our study investigated the relationship between cancer-related stroke and the presence of a patent foramen ovale (PFO).Methods:We

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