Paradoxical brain embolism followed by percutaneous atrial septal closure: Stroke in a patient's thirties highlighting some issues surrounding brain stroke in an emergency setting
Journal Title: World Journal of Emergency Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 4
Abstract
Brain stroke in patients younger than 40 deprives society of its work force. Paradoxical brain embolism (PBE) is sometimes responsible. PBE should never be overlooked in emergency settings because its recurrence may be preventable.
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