Abstract
In the field of neurology, thromboembolic events are responsible for approximately 40% of ischemic strokes 1. The embolisms are differentiated according to their origin: One group includes emboli that occur in the heart, e.g. due to atrial fibrillation (cardioembolic stroke). Another group includes emboli, which are caused by arteriosclerotic plaques, e.g. in the area of the carotid bifurcation in the large vessels supplying the brain. After the acute therapy of the ischemic stroke, further diagnostics are essential to determine the exact cause of the ischemic stroke. Targeted therapy to prevent further strokes can only be initiated if the cause is known (secondary prevention). In the following - in addition to the current diagnostics and therapy of thromboembolic strokes - new guideline recommendations and COVID-19 will be discussed.
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