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Cerebral Embolic Protection by Geographic Region

JAMA Cardiology

This randomized clinical trial evaluates regional differences in the association between stroke outcomes and cerebral embolic protection.

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Embolic Strokes of Undetermined Source: Key Points

American College of Cardiology

The following are key points to remember from a European consensus statement on embolic strokes of undetermined source.

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Artificial intelligence predicts undiagnosed atrial fibrillation in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source using sinus rhythm electrocardiograms

HeartRhythm

Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled sinus rhythm (SR) electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation can aid in identifying undiagnosed paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS).

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Predictors of atrial fibrillation detection in embolic stroke of undetermined source patients with implantable loop recorder

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Background Covert atrial fibrillation (AF) is a predominant aetiology of embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS). Evidence suggested that AF is more frequently detected by implantable loop recorder (ILR) than by conventional monitoring.

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Brain-Protected TAVR Results in Fewer Real-World Disabling Strokes

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- NEW YORK CITY -- Researchers eked out evidence of a small clinical benefit with the Sentinel cerebral embolic protection (CEP) device in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) -- and pointed to the patients more likely.

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Retrograde cerebral embolism and pulmonary embolism caused by patent ductus arteriosus: a case report

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Although rare, paradoxical embolism sometimes occurs with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). This study presents a case of PDA-associated paradoxical embolism with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and pulmonary emboli.

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HonorHealth Research Institute First in Southwest to Implant New Stroke Prevention Stent

DAIC

The Neuroguard Integrated Embolic Protection (IEP) system is an experimental treatment for carotid artery stenosis, also known as carotid artery disease, a condition in which fatty-waxy deposits known as plaque builds up and blocks the normal flow of blood in the large arteries on either side of the neck.

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