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Embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) is an embolic stroke, a type of ischemic stroke, with an unknown origin, [1] defined as a non-lacunar brain infarct without proximal arterial stenosis or cardioembolic sources. [2] As such, it forms a subset of cryptogenic stroke, which is part of the TOAST-classification. [3]
Heat stroke can occur in dogs, especially in flat-faced breeds such as the Bulldog or in giant breeds. Breed, lack of water, exercise, and high ambient temperature predispose dogs to heat stroke. Signs include vomiting, diarrhea, collapse, difficulty breathing, and body temperature approaching 42 °C to 43 °C.
Other symptoms of Raghib syndrome are usually classified as a cryptogenic stroke, otherwise known a stroke resulting from an unknown origin. [16] These symptoms can include slurred speech, left-sided facial numbness, and left-handed clumsiness.
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The word cryptogenic (crypto-, "hidden" + -gen, "cause" + -ic) has a sense that is synonymous with idiopathic [5] and a sense that is contradistinguished from it. Some disease classifications prefer the use of the synonymous term cryptogenic disease as in cryptogenic stroke , [ 4 ] and cryptogenic epilepsy . [ 3 ]
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Physical findings that should be evaluated include a comprehensive neurological examination for evaluation of stroke symptoms such as weakness, gait changes, slurred speech, and facial droop. [ 10 ] Additionally, if a paradoxical embolism is suspected in a patient, findings consistent with a congenital heart defect that may lead to right-to ...