Cryptogenic Stroke - Stroke With Unknown Cause

Most strokes are caused by an interruption in blood flow to part of the brain, producing damage to that portion of the brain.  Usually, the blood flow is disrupted by a clot that forms in the blood vessel (a thrombus), or a clot that travels to the brain from elsewhere (an embolus).   Subsequent treatment for a given patient depends on identifying the specific cause of the interruption in blood flow....Read Full Post
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