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Pathophysiology, workup and treatment of cancer-related ischaemic stroke

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Cancer and acute ischaemic stroke are two leading causes of mortality worldwide. The association between these two diseases is being increasingly recognised, and with improvements in cancer mortality, the co-prevalence is increasing. Evidence suggested that cancer-related ischaemic stroke is a unique subtype of stroke, including a newly proposed schematic to define this subgroup of patients. Cancer-related ischaemic stroke encompasses a heterogeneous group of mechanisms that requires individualised diagnostic evaluation and multidisciplinary collaboration. In this narrative review, we describe the pathophysiology, workup, and management considerations in patients with cancer and ischaemic stroke.

Source: Clinical Medicine

DOI: 10.1016/j.clinme.2026.100656

Authors: Shivam Patel, Soma Sengupta, Wuwei Feng, Dylan Ryan

Institutions: Tufts Medical Center, Duke University, Duke Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,500