Cryptogenic stroke accounts for 30% to 40% of ischemic stroke. It is essential to determine the possible cause because this will improve secondary stroke prevention strategies.

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The following are resources to explain this cryptogenic stroke in greater detail:

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Cryptogenic Stroke: Getting at the 'Unknown Unknowns' Unexplained strokes can have a variety of causes

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American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Cryptogenic Stroke Initiative

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Cryptogenic Stroke - Research and Practice

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To learn more about how Ischemic Stroke Lab is “Taking the mystery out of cryptogenic stroke” please visit Ischemia Care’s laboratory division Ischemic Stroke Lab.