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Which imaging modality is proposed for the evaluation of embolic strokes of undetermined source according to Katsanos et al.?
Which imaging modality is proposed for the evaluation of embolic strokes of undetermined source according to Katsanos et al.?
- Transesophageal echocardiography (correct)
- MRI
- CT scan
- Carotid ultrasound
What percentage of ischemic strokes are classified as cryptogenic?
What percentage of ischemic strokes are classified as cryptogenic?
- 10%
- 15%
- 5%
- 25% (correct)
In what year did Elgendy et al. propose an updated nomenclature and classification for potential causative mechanisms in patent foramen ovale-associated stroke?
In what year did Elgendy et al. propose an updated nomenclature and classification for potential causative mechanisms in patent foramen ovale-associated stroke?
- 2020 (correct)
- 2010
- 2018
- 2015
What percentage of patients with embolic strokes of undetermined source have a patent foramen ovale (PFO)?
What percentage of patients with embolic strokes of undetermined source have a patent foramen ovale (PFO)?
What term has been suggested to replace the labeling of young ischemic stroke patients as cryptogenic?
What term has been suggested to replace the labeling of young ischemic stroke patients as cryptogenic?
Which registry is highlighted in Perera et al.'s work on embolic strokes of undetermined source?
Which registry is highlighted in Perera et al.'s work on embolic strokes of undetermined source?
What is the focus of Ornello et al.'s systematic review and meta-analysis from 1993 to 2015?
What is the focus of Ornello et al.'s systematic review and meta-analysis from 1993 to 2015?
Which feature is NOT considered a high-risk feature of patent foramen ovale (PFO)?
Which feature is NOT considered a high-risk feature of patent foramen ovale (PFO)?
How is the size of a patent foramen ovale (PFO) quantified during an echocardiogram?
How is the size of a patent foramen ovale (PFO) quantified during an echocardiogram?
According to Larrue et al., what is the main focus of the etiologic investigation in young adults with ischemic stroke?
According to Larrue et al., what is the main focus of the etiologic investigation in young adults with ischemic stroke?
What is the relationship between patent foramen ovale (PFO) and ischemic stroke according to the provided information?
What is the relationship between patent foramen ovale (PFO) and ischemic stroke according to the provided information?
What aspect of ischemic stroke management is highlighted in the study by Vanassche et al.?
What aspect of ischemic stroke management is highlighted in the study by Vanassche et al.?
What is the main reason why the role of PFO closure for cryptogenic stroke patients older than age 60 years is unknown?
What is the main reason why the role of PFO closure for cryptogenic stroke patients older than age 60 years is unknown?
What percentage of ≥65-year-old patients with cryptogenic stroke have moderate and large PFOs?
What percentage of ≥65-year-old patients with cryptogenic stroke have moderate and large PFOs?
In which scenario are patients classified as POSSIBLE regarding PFO management?
In which scenario are patients classified as POSSIBLE regarding PFO management?
Why is the role of PFO closure uncertain for older cryptogenic stroke patients, according to the text?
Why is the role of PFO closure uncertain for older cryptogenic stroke patients, according to the text?
What difference in PFO prevalence was observed between Black and White participants in the study mentioned?
What difference in PFO prevalence was observed between Black and White participants in the study mentioned?
Why is understanding race differences in PFO prevalence important for stroke management?
Why is understanding race differences in PFO prevalence important for stroke management?
