Surgical Treatment for Thrombus Straddling a Patent Foramen Ovale
Abstract 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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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular
2016
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-76382016000500406 |
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