ArticleNeurology international2025
Shifting Outcomes: Superior Functional Recovery in Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source Compared to Cardioembolic Stroke.
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- Predictive Value of FT3/FT4 and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratios for Post-Ischemic Stroke Urinary Tract Infection and Their Association With Longitudinal Functional Recovery Trajectories: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Brain and behavior · 2026Article
- Clinical phenotypes of ischaemic stroke patients and early cardiovascular complications: a latent class analysis from the Perugia Stroke Registry.Internal and emergency medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesAn embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) is a subtype of ischemic stroke characterized by a non-lacunar infarct in the absence of a clearly identifiable embolic source, despite comprehensive diagnostic evaluation. While ESUS patients are typically younger, have fewer cardiovascular comorbidities, and experience milder strokes than those with cardioembolic strokes (CEs), their functional recovery remains underexplored.
methodsWe retrospectively analyzed data from 374 ischemic stroke patients (
resultsThe ESUS patients were significantly younger (60.7 ± 13.8 years vs. 75.1 ± 11.3 years,
conclusionsThe ESUS patients showed superior functional recovery compared to the CE patients, even after accounting for baseline differences. These findings highlight the need for further research into the pathomechanisms underlying ESUSs and the development of optimal treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes.
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