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ArticleCerebrovascular diseases (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Potential Embolic Sources in Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source Patients with Patent Foramen Ovale.

Keith Zhi Xian Toh, Ming Yi Koh, Jamie S Y Ho, Kathleen Hui Xin Ong, Yong Qin Lee, Xintong Chen, Jun Tao Fang, Elliot Yeung Chong, Isis Claire Z Y Lim, Yao Hao Teo and 8 more

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Article in Cerebrovascular diseases (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06983795 (Pioneering Advancements in Cardiocerebrovascular Interactions in the Asia pacFIC - Patent Foramen Ovale Study), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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2 · The registry

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NCT06983795 not yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Pioneering Advancements in Cardiocerebrovascular Interactions in the Asia pacFIC - Patent Foramen Ovale Study

Typeobservational_patient_registrySponsorNational University Hospital, SingaporeRan2025 to 2030Enrolled1,000ConditionsIschemic Stroke, Patent Foramen OvaleArmsPFO closure using approved PFO closure devices, Surgical PFO closure, Medical management
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

18 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Keith Zhi Xian TohLee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore, ktoh015@e.ntu.edu.sg.
Ming Yi KohLee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.
Jamie S Y HoRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Kathleen Hui Xin OngDepartment of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Yong Qin LeeDepartment of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Xintong ChenDepartment of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Jun Tao FangDepartment of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Elliot Yeung ChongDepartment of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Isis Claire Z Y LimDepartment of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Yao Hao TeoDepartment of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Yao Neng TeoDepartment of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Christopher Y K ChuaDepartment of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Yinghao LimDepartment of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, Singapore, Singapore.
Bernard P L ChanDivision of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Vijay K SharmaDepartment of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Leonard L L YeoDepartment of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Ching Hui SiaDepartment of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Benjamin Y Q TanDepartment of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
National University of Singapore · SGNanyang Technological University · SGNational University Heart Centre Singapore · SGNational University Hospital · SGRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust · GB

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionA patent foramen ovale (PFO) may coexist with other potential embolic sources (PESs) in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS), leading to difficulty in attributing the stroke to either the PFO or other PESs. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and predictors of concomitant PESs in ESUS patients with PFOs.

methodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted in a tertiary stroke centre. Consecutive patients with ESUS and a concomitant PFO admitted between 2012 and 2021 were included in the study. Baseline characteristics and investigations as a part of stroke workup including echocardiographic and neuroimaging data were collected. PESs were adjudicated by 2 independent neurologists after reviewing the relevant workup.

resultsOut of 1,487 ESUS patients, a total of 309 patients who had a concomitant PFO with mean age of 48.8 ± 13.2 years were identified during the study period. The median Risk of Paradoxical Embolism (RoPE) score for the study cohort was 6 (IQR 5-7.5). Of the 309 patients, 154 (49.8%) only had PFO, 105 (34.0%) patients had 1 other PES, 34 (11.0%) had 2 PES, and 16 (5.2%) had 3 or more PES. The most common PESs were atrial cardiopathy (23.9%), left ventricular dysfunction (22.0%), and cardiac valve disease (12.9%). The presence of additional PESs was associated with age ≥60 years (p < 0.001), RoPE score ≤6 (p ≤0.001), and the presence of comorbidities including diabetes mellitus (p = 0.004), hypertension (p≤ 0.001), and ischaemic heart disease (p = 0.011).

conclusionA large proportion of ESUS patients with PFOs had concomitant PESs. The presence of concomitant PESs was associated with older age and a lower RoPE score. Further, large cohort studies are warranted to investigate the significance of the PES and their overlap with PFOs in ESUS.

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Embolic StrokeEmbolism, ParadoxicalForamen Ovale, PatentStrokeAdultComorbidityHumansMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesEmbolic stroke of undetermined sourcePatent foramen ovalePotential embolic sourcesStroke

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