cardioembolism
Cardioembolism refers to embolic events in which material from the heart or its chambers travels through the arterial circulation and occludes a distant vessel. It is a major cause of ischemic stroke and can affect multiple organs if emboli migrate elsewhere in the body.
Common cardiac sources include atrial fibrillation with left atrial appendage thrombus, left ventricular thrombus after myocardial
Pathophysiology involves the formation of a cardiac thrombus or other material that dislodges during the cardiac
Diagnosis requires confirmation of an ischemic event and identification of a cardiac source. Evaluation typically includes
Management emphasizes prevention of recurrence and treatment of the index event. Acute stroke management follows standard