The New England journal of medicine
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N. Engl. J. Med.
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Multicenter Study
Recurrent cerebrovascular events associated with patent foramen ovale, atrial septal aneurysm, or both.
Patent foramen ovale and atrial septal aneurysm have been identified as potential risk factors for stroke, but information about their effect on the risk of recurrent stroke is limited. We studied the risks of recurrent cerebrovascular events associated with these cardiac abnormalities. ⋯ Patients with both patent foramen ovale and atrial septal aneurysm who have had a stroke constitute a subgroup at substantial risk for recurrent stroke, and preventive strategies other than aspirin should be considered.
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Comment Letter
Endothelial protein C activation in meningococcal sepsis.
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Review Case Reports
Clinical practice. Lowering cardiac risk in noncardiac surgery.