Most common cause of embolic stroke is
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Intra-Cardiac Thrombi The most common cause of embolic strokes are Intra-cardiac Thrombi. The most common sources of systemic embolism and embolic stroke are Intra-cardiac thrombi formed as a result of atrial fibrillation, ST-elevation MI, left ventricular dysfunction or hea failure.
Intra-Cardiac Thrombi
Paiculate matter from IV drug injections
Protein C deficiency
Antiphospholipid syndrome