Recurrent cerebral ischaemia in a pregnant woman with patent foramen ovale II° and thrombophilia
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Stroke accounts for approximately 12% of maternal deaths and contributes to significant fetal morbidity and mortality (2). Pregnant women develop stroke more frequently than non-pregnant women (incidence varies between 11 and 34 per 100 000 deliveries). 10 percent of pregnancy-associated strokes occur in the antepartum period, 40 percent around delivery and 50 percent postpartum (3). Recurrent cerebral ischaemia in a pregnant woman with patent foramen ovale II° and thrombophilia
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Recurrent cerebral ischaemia in a pregnant woman with patent foramen ovale II° and thrombophilia.
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