Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (ESUS): Exploring the Neurocardiological Axis and Its Clinical Implications

Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (ESUS): Exploring the Neurocardiological Axis and Its Clinical Implications

Embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) was proposed in 2014 as a clinical category to subgroup non-lacunar cryptogenic ischemic strokes that appear embolic but lack an identifiable cause despite thorough investigation. The initial hypothesis was that anticoagulation might offer superior second...

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Main Authors:	Gabriela Dumachita Sargu, Roxana Covali, Cristiana Filip, Tudor Butureanu, Mona Akad, Ioana Păvăleanu, Andrei Ionuț Cucu, Amelian Mădălin Bobu, Laura Riscanu, Diana Lacatusu, Madalina Irina Smihor, Radu Popa
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:	Medicina
Subjects:	embolic stroke of undetermined source cryptogenic stroke TOAST classification secondary stroke prevention atrial fibrillation patent foramen ovale
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/7/1252
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