A rare case of paradoxical embolism
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Cryptogenic stroke represents one third of ischemic strokes, initial work up includes Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), laboratory investigations, Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Echocardiography either transthoracic (TTE) or Transesophageal (TEE). Patent foramen ovale (PFO) which is seen in between 15% and 25% of adults has been identified as a source for cryptogenic ischemic stroke.
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