Publications by authors named "Fateme Khosravani"
Brain Behav
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Cryptogenic stroke (CS) accounts for about 25% of ischemic stroke cases, often linked to patent foramen ovale (PFO), which can lead to paradoxical embolism; the study assesses the effectiveness of transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound in detecting PFO compared to transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).
- In a study of 110 CS patients, TEE identified PFO in 44.5% of cases while TCD accurately detected right-to-left shunt in 85.7% of these confirmed cases, showing TCD's high sensitivity (85.4%) and specificity (88.5%).
- The results suggest TCD can be a valuable noninvasive
