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Revista Ecuatoriana de Neurología
On-line version ISSN 2631-2581Print version ISSN 1019-8113
Abstract
SCHERLE, Claudio; LESCAY, Alejandro; RIVERO, Danny and MALDONADO, Nelson. Patent Foramen Ovale, A Possible Diagnosis From The Neurologist. Case Report. Rev Ecuat Neurol [online]. 2017, vol.26, n.3, pp.306-309. ISSN 2631-2581.
Introduction:
A high prevalence of atrial septal defects is reported in patients with cryptogenic ischemic stroke, also related to an increase of the risk of recurrence.
Objective:
To report case of a young patient with a history of diabetes mellitus and ischemic stroke without arterial changes proven. A transcraneal Doppler study with a bubble test helped to diagnose a patent foramen ovale.
Conclusion:
As part of the initial evaluation of this patient, a TCD study has helped to clarify the stroke etiology. The demonstration of a patent foramen ovale has implications for the secondary prevention of stroke.
Keywords : Patent Foramen Ovale; Cryptogenic Stroke; Transcraneal Doppler..
