Most common cause of embolic stroke is?
*approximately 20% of ischemic strokes are due to embolism from the hea. the most common causes are atrial fibrillation,prosthetic hea valves,other valvular abnormalities and recent myocardial infraction. Ref Harrison20th edition pg 2345
Intra cardiac mural thrombi
Paiculate matter from iv drug injections
Protein C deficiency
Antiphospholipid syndrome
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