Open AccessTransthoracic echocardiogram in the evaluation of acute ischemic stroke of young adults
Author(s) -
Momin Ahmed,
Haris Kamal,
Jessica Weiss,
Annemarie Crumlish,
Peyman Shirani,
Robert N. Sawyer,
Ashkan Mowla
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
brain circulation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2455-4626
pISSN - 2394-8108
DOI - 10.4103/bc.bc_68_20
Subject(s) - medicine , transthoracic echocardiogram , stroke (engine) , thrombus , cardiology , body mass index , magnetic resonance imaging , embolism , radiology , coronary artery disease , diabetes mellitus , mechanical engineering , engineering , endocrinology
Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in the young age (≤50 years) is a major cause of disability. The underlying mechanism of AIS in this age group is usually different from elderly. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is used to detect the potential cardiac sources of embolism in AIS patients. Transthoracic echocardiogram (TEE) is superior to detect specific underlying cardio-aortic source of embolism when compared to TTE. We aim to evaluate the diagnostic yield and therapeutic impact of TEE in AIS of young adults.