Cryptogenic Stroke
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Dr. Natalie Tintin Cheng discusses what patients should know about cryptogenic stroke. She reviews the definition of the "unexplained" stroke and its prevalence in ischemic stroke patients, especially in adults age 18-50 years old. She goes over risk factors and lead causes for these types of strokes. She also notes the recovery possibilities for young adults given brain elasticity, paired with earlier intervention and rehabilitation for better outcomes.
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