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Stroke secondary to cardiogenic embolism is a loss of brain function caused by blood clots that develop in the heart and travel to the brain.
See also:
Alternative Names
Stroke secondary to atrial fibrillation; Cardioembolic stroke
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. Strokes secondary to cardiogenic
This type of stroke typically occurs suddenly, with immediate and severe loss of brain functions. It is not associated with type of activity, and can occur at any time.
Heart
Risks for stroke secondary to cardiogenic embolism include:
- History of heart
valve replacement - Arrhythmias (especially
atrial fibrillation ) Infective endocarditis Heart attack Mitral valve prolapse - Other heart valve disorders
Ischemic cardiomyopathy - Blood clots anywhere in the body
Review Date: 02/20/2007
Reviewed By: Updated by: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: Greg Juhn, M.T.P.W., David R.
Eltz, Kelli A. Stacy. Previously reviewed by Daniel Kantor, M.D.,
Director of the Comprehensive MS Center, Neuroscience Institute,
University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL.
Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. (August 2006)
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
