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Ischemic stroke as an initial performance of polycythemia vera in young adults: A case report and literature review.
Medicine - 16 Feb 2024
Hui Shuo, Zhao Jingru, Huo Tiantian, Dong Lipeng, Xie Yanzhao, Wang Xinyao, Zhang Manli
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INTRODUCTION: As the second leading cause of death and disability worldwide, stroke is mainly caused by atherosclerosis and cardiac embolism, particularly in older individuals. Nevertheless, in young and otherwise healthy individuals, the causes of stroke can be more diverse and may include conditions such as patent foramen ovale, vasculitis, coagulopathies, genetic factors, or other undetermined causes. Although...
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