Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (ESUS): Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Diagnostic Insights from a Prospective German Cohort
ESUS accounted for 18% of ischemic strokes and represents a distinct, clinically relevant subgroup with unique demographic and outcome profiles. These findings support the refinement of ESUS classification and the need for individualized diagnostic and secondary prevention strategies.
Authors
- Michael Buerke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5477-9957)
- Priyanka Boettger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0534-132X)
- Omar Alhaj Omar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1932-4303)
- Martin Juenemann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8905-3138)
- Jamschid Sedighi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9107-8063)
Institutions
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen (DE)
- Malteser Krankenhaus St. Anna (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
- Published
- 2025-06-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/aian.aian_327_25
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.59