Most common cause of embolic stroke is?
Correct Answer: Intra cardiac mural thrombi
Description: *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
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