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Ischemic Stroke During Sexual Intercourse Arch Neurol 61:1114-1116, Becker,K.,et al, 2004 See this aricle in Pubmed Article Abstract We suggest that paradoxical embolization through a PFO due to elevated intrathoracic pressure during sexual activity could be a potential mechanism for stroke in these patients.

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