Screening for patent foramen ovale and prevention of paradoxical embolus.
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_F3C068E6690F
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Screening for patent foramen ovale and prevention of paradoxical embolus.
Journal
Annals of Vascular Surgery
ISSN
0890-5096 (Print)
ISSN-L
0890-5096
Publication state
Published
Issued date
1997
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
11
Number
2
Pages
168-172
Language
english
Notes
Case Reports
Abstract
Paradoxic embolus is uncommon. Definite diagnosis requires demonstration of thrombus astride a patent foramen ovale (PFO) in a patient presenting cerebral or peripheral arterial embolism. With current echocardiography techniques, it is now possible to identify subjects with a PFO at risk for paradoxal embolism, however, the possibility of screening rekindles debate on prophylaxis and treatment. In the present report, we describe a case involving a woman who presented acute ischemia of the lower extremities with all the pathophysiologic features of paradoxical arterial embolism.
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