Recurrent Ischemic Stroke/Transient Ischemic Attack After Patent Foramen Ovale Closure: A cohort study.

Henrik SørensenErik Lerkevang GroveJohanne Andersen HojbjergAsger AndersenJens Erik Nielsen-KudskClaus Ziegler Simonsen

Published in: International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society (2024)

Rates of recurrent ischaemic stroke/TIA after PFO closure were comparable to findings in previous trials. Pre-existing vascular risk factors (hypertension), and a hypercoagulable state were associated with recurrent ischaemic stroke/TIA.

Keyphrases

risk factors
blood pressure
cerebral ischemia
atrial fibrillation
brain injury