Abstract
Response: We thank Drs Lidove, Joly, and Touze1 for their interest in our publications with regard to screening for Fabry disease in stroke patients, and for their analysis of currently available epidemiological data.2,–,6 Several issues, however, preclude drawing solid conclusions from their meta-analysis. First, relevant heterogeneity in the study designs exists, especially with regard to the stroke subtype, the stroke etiology, and the demographic data, and even the screening methodology should be taken into account.2,4,5 Second, limiting screening for Fabry disease to cryptogenic stroke patients may result in selection bias because the condition is known to be associated …
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