Patent foramen ovale-associated embolic stroke of undetermined source

1. Lipoprotein is associated with patent foramen ovale-associated embolic stroke of undetermined source in humans (24 vs 21 nmol/L, p = 0.003).

   “Median Lp(a) levels were higher in cases (24 IQR 12-88 nmol/L) than in controls (21 IQR 7-75 nmol/L; p = 0.003).”

   Humans

   Lipoprotein(a) Levels and Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source in Patients with Patent Foramen Ovale

   Journal of clinical medicine·10 Aug 2026

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