Key result
Cardiogenic neurologic embolism accounts for approximately 15-20% of stroke cases, driven by risk factors including abnormal endocardium, arrhythmias, and impaired left ventricular function.
Population
Patients at risk for intra-cardiac thrombus formation and cardiogenic neurologic embolism
Design
Review
Authors
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Warrants cardiac source evaluation in stroke workup; leaves open prospective validation of echo contrast for risk stratification.
This review highlights the pathophysiological mechanisms predisposing to intra-cardiac thrombus formation and the role of spontaneous echo contrast in risk stratification.
Dieter Horstkotte (2001) conducted a review in Cardiogenic neurologic embolism and intra-cardiac thrombus. Cardiac morphology and physiology risk factors was evaluated. Cardiogenic neurologic embolism accounts for approximately 15-20% of stroke cases, driven by risk factors including abnormal endocardium, arrhythmias, and impaired left ventricular function.
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