We present a case of a 41-year-old female with deep vein thrombosis after
abdominal surgery. The patient quickly developed severe pulmonary embolism and
stroke representative of paradoxical embolism. Echocardiography showed a
thrombus straddling a patent foramen ovale, which was confirmed
intraoperatively. An accurate diagnosis and rapid treatment decisions are
crucial for preventing patient deterioration in the form of new pulmonary
embolisms or stroke.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.