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Arch Disease

Authors :
Ji Y. Chong
Michael P. Lerario
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
Oxford University Press, 2016.

Abstract

Atherosclerosis of the ascending aorta and arch can potentially lead to high rates of embolic stroke. Evaluating plaque elements for complexity on transesophageal echocardiogram can help stratify this risk of stroke. Either antiplatelets or anticoagulants can be used for stroke prevention.

Details

Database :
OpenAIRE
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........1dc6a799b49b1d77eae0c0f2e02e59c5
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780190495541.003.0014