8B11.5
Cerebral ischaemic stroke of unknown cause
Acidente vascular cerebral devido a causa desconhecida
CategoryDefinition
This is a sudden loss of brain function due to a lack of adequate blood flow. It is of an uncertain nature, and approximately 30% of examined events fall into this category.
Coding Note
If an additional code is used for anatomy, the artery affected by the stroke should be selected.
Inclusions
- cryptogenic stroke