Question

What is cryptogenic stroke, the etiology, risk factors and symptoms

Answer 1

CRYPTOGENIC STROKE

Stroke or cerebrovascular accident is a sudden loss of functioning resulting from disruption of the blood supply to a part of the brain. Cryptogenic stroke is a type of stoke with an unknown etiology. Around 15-40% of all ischemic stroke are cryptogenic stroke.

ETIOLOGY

• the cause of cryptogenic stroke is remains unknown

possible causes

• cardiac embolism may lead to cryptogenic stroke
• atrial fibrilation
• patent foramen ovale
• thrombophilia
• aortic arch atheroma

RISK FACTORS

• young people are at more risk of getting cryptogenic stroke than older people
• patients who have atrial fibrilation

SYMPTOMS

• numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg especialy one side of the body
• face dropping
• confusion or change in mental status
• trouble speaking or understanding speaking [ slurred speech]
• visual disturbances
• difficulty in walking
• dizziness or loss of balance coordination
• sudden severe head ache