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Most common cause of embolic stroke is?

A
Intra cardiac mural thrombi
B
Paiculate matter from iv drug injections
C
Protein C deficiency
D
Antiphospholipid syndrome
High-Yield Explanation
*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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