Endothelial dysfunction is an independent risk factor for stroke patients irrespective of the presence of patent foramen ovale

Sunbul M., Ozben B., Durmus E., Kepez A., Pehlivan A., Midi I., ...More

HERZ, vol.38, no.6, pp.671-676, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00059-013-3759-5
  • Journal Name: HERZ
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.671-676
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Paradoxical embolization through the patent foramen ovale (PFO) is the major cause of most cryptogenic stroke cases. However, the presence of PFO may simply be an incidental finding in these patients, and endothelial dysfunction may be the underlying reason of ischemic stroke. The aim of this study was to compare the endothelial function of cryptogenic stroke patients according to the presence of PFO.