Stroke Secondary to Cardiogenic Embolism
Alternate Names : Stroke Secondary to Atrial Fibrillation
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Central Nervous System
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The central nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes all peripheral nerves.
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Stroke
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Strokes secondary to cardiogenic embolism are caused by emboli(moving blood clots) that develop in the heart. The embolus travels through the bloodstream and becomes stuck in a small artery in the brain.
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