Unusual presentation of basilar artery stroke secondary to patent foramen ovale: a case report.

Introduction: We report a case of a patient presenting with neuropsychiatric manifestations secondary to paradoxical embolism

Case Presentation: Unexplained rapid onset of confusion with amnesia and minimal neurological deficits can be a manifestation of various systemic causes of which stroke, either ischemic or hemorrhagic, is one. Thorough and systematic evaluation of these patients can be highly rewarding in terms of optimizing patient outcome. We report the case of a 45-year-old woman whose initial presentation was with acute onset of confusion, memory loss with personality change and headaches.