Impending Paradoxical Embolism.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.01.011.
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Abstract
Impending paradoxical embolism (IPDE) is the presence of a thrombus in the patent foramen ovale. Usually, IPDE is diagnosed by echocardiography or a multislice computed tomography scan and is performed during the evaluation of a patient presenting with suspected pulmonary embolism. We report 2 patients who presented with IPDE and were successfully treated with cardiac surgery and thrombolytic therapy. Thus, we focus our discussion on the diagnosis and treatment modalities of this rare entity.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiac Surgical Procedures
- Embolism, Paradoxical
- Foramen Ovale, Patent
- Pulmonary Embolism