Impending paradoxical embolism across the interatrial septum

Ruiz, Nilson Lopez

doi:10.1590/s1806-37132013000200018

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“…Reports of thrombus straddling the PFO are rare [1-4] . Guffi [6] demonstrated the efficacy of the surgical closure of PFO as prophylaxis to prevent cryptogenic strokes.…”

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“…The identification of a thrombus in a patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a relatively rare event [1-4] , despite the relative frequency of this anatomical anomaly of the atrial septum, which can be found in almost 20% of the normal population [1] . Generally, thrombus straddling a PFO is a complication of severe thromboembolic disease and is a consequence of thrombus migration into the left heart chambers, which itself is due to pulmonary hypertension.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Surgical Treatment for Thrombus Straddling a Patent Foramen Ovale

Oliveira¹,

Sabbag²,

Brandi³

et al. 2016

Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery

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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.

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“…Reports of thrombus straddling the PFO are rare [1-4] . Guffi [6] demonstrated the efficacy of the surgical closure of PFO as prophylaxis to prevent cryptogenic strokes.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%