Difference between an embolic stroke and a thrombotic stroke?

Written By: user Dr. KK Aggarwal
Published On: 24 Dec, 2021 9:39 AM | Updated On: 06 Nov, 2024 4:59 AM

Difference between an embolic stroke and a thrombotic stroke?

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the difference between an embolic stroke and a thrombotic stroke. He will discuss a case of rheumatic heart disease, mitral stenosis and brain stroke. Embolic stroke is usually with sudden onset causing paralysis. They have more hemorrhagic manifestations.

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Dr. KK Aggarwal

Recipient of Padma Shri, Vishwa Hindi Samman, National Science Communication Award and Dr B C Roy National Award, Dr Aggarwal is a physician, cardiologist, spiritual writer and motivational speaker. He was the Past President of the Indian Medical Association and President of Heart Care Foundation of India. He was also the Editor in Chief of the IJCP Group, Medtalks and eMediNexus

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