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Cardioembolic stroke patterns — multi-territory infarcts, hemorrhagic conversion risk, and imaging clues (Advanced)

Advanced course: clots from the heart can cause multi-territory infarcts and sometimes hemorrhagic transformation. Learn imaging distribution clues, how CTA/MRA fit, and what questions to ask about rhythm monitoring and anticoagulation timing

FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced55 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Recognize multi-territory infarcts as a clue for embolic sources
  • Understand how MRI DWI can show scattered lesions
  • Understand why hemorrhagic transformation may be monitored
  • Ask high-yield questions about rhythm monitoring and anticoagulation/antiplatelet plans

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Scattered infarcts in multiple territories can suggest an embolic source such as the heart.

Question 2

2. MRI DWI can help by…

Question 3

3. A useful question is…