What is the association between transthoracic echocardiography findings and long-term outcomes in patients undergoing workup of stroke?
Miles JA, Garber L, Ghosh S, Spevack DM studied the association between transthoracic echocardiography findings and long-term outcomes in patients undergoing workup of stroke. The results of the study showed that transthoracic echocardiography findings may provide additional information that can guide risk stratification and optimize follow-up care for patients with acute ischemic stroke. Furthermore, the study concluded that transthoracic echocardiography findings are associated with long-term outcomes in patients undergoing workup of stroke. This association was found to be independent of traditional risk factors and the presence of atrial fibrillation. 