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Cardio embolic stroke: Data from 145 cases at the Teaching Hospital of YalgadoOuedraogo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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Yameogo R Aristide, Samadoulougou K Andre, Mandi D Germain, Naibe D Temoua, Yameogo N Valentin, Millogo RC Georges, KaboreW Herve1, Kologo K Jonas, Kabore B Jean and Zabsonre Patrice

 Cardio embolic stroke: Data from 145 cases at the Teaching Hospital of YalgadoOuedraogo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Introduction: Cardioembolic strokes represent a major public health concern worldwide due to associated high morbidity and mortality. Cardiac sources of embolism are leading cause of stroke after atherosclerosis. We aim to describe the epidemiological profile and outcome of cardioembolic stroke. Patients and methods: We retrospectively analyzed medical records of hospitalized pat... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8602.1000191

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