Patent foramen oval and ESUS in cryptogenic stroke: still a complex puzzle
Diana-Elena Iov1,2, MD, Mariana Floria1,3*, MD, PhD, Daniela Maria Tanase1,3, MD, PhD
1Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy ”Grigore T. Popa”, 700111 Iasi, Romania.
2Emergency Clinical Hospital ”Saint Spiridon”, Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 700111 Iasi, Romania.
3Emergency Clinical Hospital ”Saint Spiridon”, Internal Medicine Clinic, 700111 Iasi, Romania.
Running title: Patent foramen oval related stroke