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Thrombus composition identifies distinct etiologic phenotypes in embolic stroke of undetermined source.
Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology - 18 Apr 2026
Schwarz Ghil, Bellavia Simone, Aquilano Maria Costanza, di Como Martina, Valtorta Emanuele, Bonoldi Emanuela, Macera Antonio, Cervo Amedeo, Pero Guglielmo Carlo, Tolva Valerio, Piano Mariangela, Sessa Maria, Rizzo Angelo Cascio
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) is biologically heterogeneous and often presumed cardioembolic (CE). We investigated whether thrombus composition can capture etiologic heterogeneity within ESUS, clarifying its overall similarity to CE stroke and exploring whether selected radiological features are associated with atherothrombotic-like thrombus patterns. METHODS: Retrospective...
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