Most common cause of embolic stroke is?: (A) Intra cardiac mural thrombi, (B) Paiculate matter from iv drug injections, (C) Protein C deficiency, (D) Antiphospholipid syndrome
Answer is A. *approximately 20% of ischemic strokes are due to embolism from the hea. the most common causes are atrial fibrillation,prosthetic hea valves,other valvular abnormalities and recent myocardial infraction. Ref Harrison20th edition pg 2345